Critical perspective for the theaching of computational thinking

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https://doi.org/10.33571/rpolitec.v20n39a14

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Technology, technology education, computational thinking, teaching, critical theory, critical thinking

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This conceptual approach to computational thinking seeks to support the development of proposals for its teaching from a critical perspective, which would imply moving forward from a process characterized by the instrumentalism of its training towards one that strengthens cognitive processes such as critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem resolution. Three categories of analysis were addressed, the first recognizes computational thinking as one of the fundamental digital skills for people's performance in a world characterized by technological advances. The second category explores an epistemological analysis of technology education and its importance in the construction of teaching proposals. Finally, the third category is built from the theoretical elements addressed, proposing some aspects that can support teaching proposals for computational thinking from the recognition as a digital skill framed within a different vision for technology education.

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Published

2024-03-22

How to Cite

Bravo-Preciado, W., Castiblanco-Carrasco, R. A., & Pascuas-Rengifo, Y. S. (2024). Critical perspective for the theaching of computational thinking. Revista Politécnica, 20(39), 196–207. https://doi.org/10.33571/rpolitec.v20n39a14

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