EARLY COMPUTER SCIENCE LEARNING WITHOUT A COMPUTER

Abstract

This work presents the activities of a teacher that creates and leads an educational process, which is co-created by students, according to their abilities. The aim of such learning process is early computer science and computational thinking education. The theoretical part explains problem-oriented teaching, computational thinking and why it should be developed already in the lower grades of primary school. Then the teaching activities are presented that enable students to learn computer science without devices. Problem oriented activities are based on a created stimulating learning environment with emphasis on critical thinking and creativity development. The activities were prepared in such a way that students of this age are familiar with the elements used. Key words: computational thinking education, early computer science education, problem-oriented education