Towards improving teaching and learning of algorithmics by means of resources design: a case of primary school education in France

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Publié le 06 février 2019
Communication dans le cadre de l'Institut Carnot de l'Éducation et du projet PREMaTT. The results of the study aim to bring some elements for improving the teaching of algorithmics by means of resources and, as a result, to support the learning of the involved concepts.


Référence : Rafalska, M. (2019). Towards improving teaching and learning of algorithmics by means of resources design: a case of primary school education in France. CERME11, Utrecht, Pays-Bas, 6-10 février 2019. 

Résumé : This article is devoted to the problem of design of resources in algorithmics for teachers of primary school in France. We investigate what elements should contain such resource in order to support the learning intended by authors of the resource, during its implementation by teachers who works in different contexts. To contribute to this question, we study the design principles of a particular resource in algorithmics. We follow this resource from the moment of its creation by a researcher and an experienced teacher to its appropriation and usage by three ordinary teachers. Paper describes how the results of analysis of lessons observations, interviews and collective discussions with teachers pointed to missing elements of the resource and, hence, contributed in its enhancement. The results of the study aim to bring some elements for improving the teaching of algorithmics by means of resources and, as a result, to support the learning of the involved concepts.