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Mumcu, F., Andic, B., Maricic, M., Tejera, M., & Lavicza, Z. (2025). Unpacking teachers’ value beliefs about computational thinking and programming. Journal of Educational Technology & Online Learning, 8(1), 41-63. https://doi.org/10.31681/jetol.1497284
Below you can find the highlights of our new article, summarized by my colleague Mathias:
💡 Key Findings:
✅ Gender differences exist—male teachers reported higher programming self-efficacy & teaching confidence, but no differences in their value beliefs about CT.
✅ Subject matters! Computer science teachers showed the strongest beliefs in CT, while social science, native language, and foreign language teachers had the lowest confidence.
✅ Teachers value CT, but many lack confidence in teaching programming—highlighting the need for better professional development!
🎯 Why does this matter?
CT is increasingly recognized as a fundamental skill in education, yet gaps in teacher confidence could hinder its integration into curricula. Our study calls for:
🔹 Targeted training for non-CS teachers to bring CT into diverse subjects.
🔹 Focused support for female educators to boost programming confidence.
🔹 Stronger professional development to help all teachers effectively implement CT in their classrooms.
“If we want students to thrive in a digital world, we must first empower teachers with the necessary skills, confidence, and resources!” Mathias Tejera
🌍 Cross-Cultural Insights into Technology Integration in Education 🌍
Our recently published paper, Evaluating the Quality of Technology Integration Across Seven European Countries with the ICAP Technology Scale, co-authored with brilliant minds from Austria, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and Türkiye, presents key findings regarding how countries benefit from emerging technologies while shifting from passive cognitive engagement modes to interactive cognitive engagement modes.
Maričić, M., Anđić, B., Mumcu, F. et al. Evaluating the quality of technology integration across seven European countries with the ICAP Technology Scale. J. Comput. Educ. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-024-00341-y
“When computer science becomes a discipline that everyone can access and learn, the future of the digital world will be brighter and more innovative.” Dr. Filiz Kuşkaya Mumcu