Enhancement of Educators' Digital Competences in the Acquisition Programming Fundamentals in Programming Environment Scratch
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| Title: | Enhancement of Educators' Digital Competences in the Acquisition Programming Fundamentals in Programming Environment Scratch |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Medveckis, Arturs (ORCID |
| Source: | World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues. 2021 13(4):934-946. |
| Availability: | Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi. Sht. Ilmiye Sakir Sokak, No: 9, Ortakoy, Lefkosa, 2681, Cyprus. e-mail: wjet.editor@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.un-pub.eu/ojs/index.php/wjet |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Preschool Education Elementary Education Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Competencies, Technological Literacy, Programming Languages, Computer Science Education, Introductory Courses, Program Effectiveness, Knowledge Level, Skill Development, Preschool Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Expectation, Value Judgment, Relevance (Education), Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Latvia |
| ISSN: | 1309-0348 |
| Abstract: | Life-long learning, including development of professional competence, is an essential paradigm of the 21st century. The goal of this research is to analyse the quality and efficiency of the educators' professional competence enhancement programme dubbed "Fundamentals of Programming in Visual Programming Environment Scratch" in accordance with the following criteria: organization, lecturer's competence, quality of handouts, content, expectations, usefulness, applicability, and the overall assessment of the programme. The target group of the research is 98 educators of Latvia. Data was collected using close and open questions to ensure triangulation of data. Results were analysed using SPSS 20. The correlation coefficient was used to analyse the data. Per the results of the analysis, the acquisition of the professional competence enhancement programme, educators have significantly improved their knowledge in programming, as well as the digital competence in general. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1322985 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Life-long learning, including development of professional competence, is an essential paradigm of the 21st century. The goal of this research is to analyse the quality and efficiency of the educators' professional competence enhancement programme dubbed "Fundamentals of Programming in Visual Programming Environment Scratch" in accordance with the following criteria: organization, lecturer's competence, quality of handouts, content, expectations, usefulness, applicability, and the overall assessment of the programme. The target group of the research is 98 educators of Latvia. Data was collected using close and open questions to ensure triangulation of data. Results were analysed using SPSS 20. The correlation coefficient was used to analyse the data. Per the results of the analysis, the acquisition of the professional competence enhancement programme, educators have significantly improved their knowledge in programming, as well as the digital competence in general. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-0348 |