A Scoping Review of Studies on Coding Curriculum in Early Childhood: Investigating Its Design, Implementation, and Evaluation

IF 1.3 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of Research in Childhood Education Pub Date : 2022-08-10 DOI:10.1080/02568543.2022.2097349

Jiahong Su, Weipeng Yang, Hui Li

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Coding (or computer programming) helps equip children with an intellectual structure that is valuable for their lifelong learning and development. The proliferation of innovative coding platforms, especially screen-free programmable robotics, has made it possible for coding to be integrated into early childhood education (ECE). However, how the coding curriculum has been designed and used in ECE settings, as well as its effectiveness, is understudied. This scoping review evaluates, synthesizes, and displays 20 studies on coding curriculum in early childhood published in 2012–2021, involving curriculum design, coding platforms, pedagogical approaches, research methods, and research findings. The review contributes to a mapping of existing work focusing on coding curricula in early childhood, thus demystifying and clarifying the characteristics and effectiveness of these intervention programs. Its findings also shed light on the improvement mechanism and solutions of early computing education in both quantity and quality.

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幼儿编码课程研究综述：研究其设计、实施与评价

摘要编码（或计算机编程）有助于为儿童提供对其终身学习和发展有价值的智力结构。创新编码平台的激增，特别是无屏幕可编程机器人，使编码成为可能，融入幼儿教育（ECE）。然而，编码课程是如何在欧洲经委会环境中设计和使用的，以及它的有效性，还没有得到充分的研究。这篇范围界定综述评估、综合并展示了2012-2011年发表的20项关于幼儿编码课程的研究，涉及课程设计、编码平台、教学方法、研究方法和研究结果。该审查有助于绘制现有工作的地图，重点是幼儿期课程编码，从而揭开和澄清这些干预计划的特点和有效性。研究结果还揭示了早期计算机教育在数量和质量上的改进机制和解决方案。

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Journal of Research in Childhood Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Research in Childhood Education, a publication of the Association for Childhood Education International, features articles that advance knowledge and theory of the education of children, infancy through early adolescence. Consideration is given to reports of empirical research, theoretical articles, ethnographic and case studies, participant observation studies, and studies deriving data collected from naturalistic settings. Cross-cultural studies and those addressing international concerns are welcome.