Visual Block-based Programming for ICT Training of Prospective Teachers in Morocco

We conducted a training experimentation on computer coding whose aim is to probe ICT skills enhancement of pre-service teachers in Morocco. For that, we have developed and implemented training sessions using a visual programming tool (Scratch) targeting 63 prospective teachers at the Faculty of Educ...

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Published inInternational journal of modern education and computer science Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 56 - 64
Main Authors Ouahbi, Ibrahim, Darhmaoui, Hassane, Kaddari, Fatiha
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hong Kong Modern Education and Computer Science Press 01.02.2022
Subjects
Coding
College Faculty
College Science
Comparative Analysis
Comparative Education
Computer Science Education
Computer Software
Computer System Design
Copyrights
Critical Thinking
Educational Change
Educational technology
Elementary Education
Elementary Schools
Freehand Drawing
Generalization
High Schools
Influence of Technology
Information Science
Integrated Curriculum
Learning
Learning Modules
Learning Processes
Middle Schools
Preservice Teacher Education
Private Education
Programming
Programming environments
Science Education
Skills
Teacher education
Teachers
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ISSN2075-0161
2075-017X
DOI10.5815/ijmecs.2022.01.05

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Summary:We conducted a training experimentation on computer coding whose aim is to probe ICT skills enhancement of pre-service teachers in Morocco. For that, we have developed and implemented training sessions using a visual programming tool (Scratch) targeting 63 prospective teachers at the Faculty of Educational Sciences (FSE) and the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions (CRMEF) in Nador, Morocco. During these sessions, trainees were introduced to algorithmic thinking where they implemented teaching sequences in their specialty subjects using Scratch. Pre and post surveys were conducted to measure the evolution of the trainees’ perceptions towards the integration of computer coding in the teaching and learning of their specialties. The analysis of the surveys showed the potential of integrating computer coding in the development of learners’ transversal skills. The training revealed different possibilities of exploiting visual block-based programming environments in the teaching and learning process.
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ISSN:2075-0161
2075-017X
DOI:10.5815/ijmecs.2022.01.05