On the applicability of Bloom’s taxonomy and teacher digital competencies for learning how to code in primary schools
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2023-10
Author(s)
Videnovik, Maja
Madevska Bogdanova, Ana
Vlahu-Gjorgievska, Elena
Trajkovik, Vladimir
Abstract
This paper investigates the effectiveness of game-based learning and gamification in teaching
coding to primary school students. The paper also examines how teachers’ implementation of
coding subjects in low grades in primary schools can be supported. The study is motivated by
the fact that most primary teachers lack computing backgrounds and may struggle to integrate
coding effectively. To address this, a pilot study was conducted in six primary schools in North
Macedonia to evaluate a proposed approach for teaching coding using game-based learning
and gamification. In addition, the study investigates whether Bloom's taxonomy is suitable for
evaluating the learning outcomes of a computational thinking course and which activities are
most appropriate for teachers without formal coding training. The findings suggest that gamebased learning and gamification can enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills and
help achieve educational goals for primary school students, regardless of teachers' coding
skills.
coding to primary school students. The paper also examines how teachers’ implementation of
coding subjects in low grades in primary schools can be supported. The study is motivated by
the fact that most primary teachers lack computing backgrounds and may struggle to integrate
coding effectively. To address this, a pilot study was conducted in six primary schools in North
Macedonia to evaluate a proposed approach for teaching coding using game-based learning
and gamification. In addition, the study investigates whether Bloom's taxonomy is suitable for
evaluating the learning outcomes of a computational thinking course and which activities are
most appropriate for teachers without formal coding training. The findings suggest that gamebased learning and gamification can enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills and
help achieve educational goals for primary school students, regardless of teachers' coding
skills.
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