Early Computer Science Education - Goals and Success Criteria for Pre-Primary and Primary Education

About the Authors Preface Foreword (Ilan Chabay) Introduction (¿Haus der kleinen Forscher¿ Foundation) 1 Overview of the ¿Haus der kleinen Forscher¿ Foundation 2 Relevance of Early Computer Science Education 3 Professional Basis for the Subject Area of ¿Computer Science¿ Summary of Key Findings (¿Haus der kleinen Forscher¿ Foundation) A Goal Dimensions of Computer Science Education at the Elementary and Primary Level (Nadine Bergner, Hilde Köster, Johannes Magenheim, Kathrin Müller, Ralf Romeike, Ulrik Schroeder, Carsten Schulte) 1 Potential of Computer Science Education 1.1 What is Computer Science? 1.2 Computer Science as a Science 1.3 Construction in Computer Science 1.4 Similarities and Differences in Computer Science in Comparison 1.5 Computer Science and Computer Science Education 1.6 The Relationship of Computer Science Education, Media Education & Digital Education 1.7 Conclusion: Computer Science Education for all 2 Foundation of Goals on the Children¿s Level 2.1 Children in Digital Worlds 2.2 Foundations of Learning Psychology 2.3 Access to Computer Science for Children 2.4 International Comparison: Curricula and their Classification in the Competence Model 2.5 Placing the International Standards Within the Framework of a Competence Model for Computer Science Education at the Primary Level 2.6 Results/Conclusion 3 Goals at the Level of the Children 3.1 Overarching Basic Competencies 3.2 Motivation, Interest and Self-Efficacy of Computer Science 3.3 Computer Science Competencies of Children 3.4 Prioritisation of Specific Competence Expectations at the Level of the Children 4 Goals for Early Childhood Educators and Primary School Teachers 4.1 Motivation, Interest and Self-Efficacy 4.2 Attitudes, Approaches and Understanding of Roles 4.3 Computer Science Competencies 4.4 Computer Science Didactic Competencies 4.5 Key Competencies for Dealing With Digital Media 4.6 Conclusion/Recommendations 5 Examples of Prioritised Competence Domains for Computer Science

The ¿Haus der kleinen Forscher¿ Foundation has been committed to improving the education for children between the ages of three and ten in the domains of science, technology, computer science, and mathematics. Partners are Siemens Stiftung, Dietmar Hopp Stiftung, the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, and Friede Springer Stiftung. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports the programme. The foundation is based in Berlin, Germany.