Identify your approach to K-12 Computing Education:
For each of the following, select how much you agree or disagree with the comment:
Computing education should focus primarily on developing students’ ability to think algorithmically.
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It is important for students to understand that computing is not a neutral discipline but is value-laden.
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Computing education should emphasize the social and ethical implications of technology.
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Understanding algorithms and computational processes is more important than understanding the data those algorithms manipulate.
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The process of making and sharing digital artefacts is more valuable than the final product itself.
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Students learn best when they are actively engaged in designing and creating digital or physical artefacts.
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Using computational models and simulations is essential for understanding complex systems and phenomena.
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Computing should be taught as a discipline that emphasizes problem-solving using algorithmic techniques.
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Computing education should foster a sense of responsibility towards individuals, societies, and humanity.
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Students must learn how computing systems are shaped by societal values and power dynamics.
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The primary goal of computing education should be to enable students to use computational tools for scientific inquiry.
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Learning to program is essential because it teaches the fundamental principles of computation.
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Learners should be empowered to see themselves as designers and innovators in computing.
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A critical aspect of learning computing is understanding its impact on equity, justice, and social good.
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The most important aspect of computing education is teaching students how to write efficient and effective algorithms.
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Computing education should integrate scientific methods such as hypothesis testing, data collection, and analysis.
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Building personally meaningful projects is the best way to learn computational concepts.
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Computing should be seen as a means to understand and explore the world, both natural and artificial.
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Learning computing is valuable because it teaches how to think critically and analytically like a scientist.
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Computing education should focus on creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.
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