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Title: Teacher Mediation in Coding Activities: A Case Study Using an Inclusive Research Approach in Early Childhood Education
Abstract: This study explores how teachers mediate a coding toy activity within an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) setting to ensure the inclusion of all children. Coding activities not only develop fundamental computer science skills but also enhance children's critical thinking problem-solving ability and collaboration, already from preschool. Inclusive research methodologies have demonstrated effectiveness in improving educational practices for all children, regardless of neurodevelopmental differences. This case study involved two teachers and eight 5-year-old children, two with developmental disabilities, in a problem-solving activity designed through inclusive research, using a screen-free coding robot. Data collected from teachers' field notes focused on how they mediated children's engagement and cooperation. Thematic analysis identified three key themes: teacher planning, teacher mediation, and the role of the artifact. The discussion also reflects on the connection to Feuerstein's theory of mediated learning and the value of inclusive research in promoting engagement for all children.
Keywords: ECEC; Feuerstein; Inclusive education; Inclusive reserach; Teacher's mediation; Technology
Title: Mediazione dell'insegnante nelle attività di coding: Uno studio di caso con approccio di ricerca inclusiva nella formazione e cura dell'infanzia
Abstract: Questo studio esplora come gli insegnanti mediano e adattano un'attività con un giocattolo di coding in un contesto di formazione e cura dell'infanzia per garantire l'inclusione di tutti i bambini, utilizzando un approccio di ricerca inclusiva. Le attività di coding non solo sviluppano competenze fondamentali in informatica, ma potenziano anche il pensiero critico e computazionale dei bambini. Le ricerche evidenziano l'importanza di promuovere la collaborazione e la risoluzione dei problemi tra i bambini della scuola dell'infanzia attraverso l'uso di strumenti di coding. Le metodologie di ricerca inclusiva hanno dimostrato la loro efficacia nel migliorare le pratiche educative per tutti i bambini, indipendentemente dalle differenze neuroevolutive. Questo studio di caso ha coinvolto due (2) insegnanti e otto (8) bambini di 5 anni, di cui due con disabilità dello sviluppo, in un'attività di problem solving con un robot di coding senza schermo. I dati ottenuti dagli appunti di campo degli insegnanti si concentrano su come costoro hanno mediato il coinvolgimento e la cooperazione dei bambini. L'analisi tematica ha identificato tre temi principali: pianificazione dell'insegnante, mediazione dell'insegnante e il ruolo dell'artefatto. La discussione riflette anche sul legame con la teoria dell'apprendimento mediato di Feuerstein e sul valore della ricerca inclusiva nel favorire il coinvolgimento di tutti i bambini.
Keywords: Educazione inclusiva; Feuerstein; Mediazione docente; Ricerca inclusiva; Sistema Zerosei; Tecnologia
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Abstract: Revue en libre accès fondée en 2003 par Umberto Margiotta, publiant des recherches évaluées par les pairs sur l'éducation, la pédagogie et les politiques éducatives.
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Title: Mediación docente en actividades de codificación: un estudio de caso con enfoque de investigación inclusiva en la educación infantil
Abstract: Este estudio explora cómo los docentes median y adaptan una actividad con un juguete de codificación en un entorno de Atención y Educación Infantil para garantizar la inclusión de todos los niños, utilizando un enfoque de investigación inclusiva. Las actividades de codificación no solo desarrollan habilidades fundamentales en ciencias de la computación, sino que también mejoran el pensamiento crítico y computacional de los niños. Las investigaciones destacan la importancia de fomentar la colaboración y la resolución de problemas entre los niños de la escuela infantil mediante el uso de herramientas de codificación. Las metodologías de investigación inclusiva han demostrado su eficacia en la mejora de las prácticas educativas para todos los niños, independientemente de sus diferencias neuroevolutivas. Este estudio de caso involucró a dos (2) docentes y ocho (8) niños de 5 años, dos de ellos con discapacidades del desarrollo, en una actividad de resolución de problemas con un robot de codificación sin pantalla. Los datos obtenidos de las notas de campo de los docentes se centran en cómo estos mediaron el compromiso y la cooperación de los niños. El análisis temático identificó tres temas principales: planificación docente, mediación docente y el papel del artefacto. La discusión también reflexiona sobre el vínculo con la teoría del aprendizaje mediado de Feuerstein y el valor de la investigación inclusiva para fomentar el compromiso de todos los niños.
Keywords: Atención y Educación Infantil; Educación inclusiva; Feuerstein; Investigación inclusiva; Mediación docente; Tecnología
Title: Mediação docente em atividades de codificação: um estudo de caso com abordagem de pesquisa inclusiva na educação infantil e cuidados
Abstract: Este estudo explora como os professores mediam e adaptam uma atividade com um brinquedo de codificação em um ambiente de Educação Infantil e Cuidados (ECEC) para garantir a inclusão de todas as crianças, utilizando uma abordagem de pesquisa inclusiva. As atividades de codificação não apenas desenvolvem habilidades fundamentais em ciência da computação, mas também aprimoram o pensamento crítico e computacional das crianças. Pesquisas destacam a importância de promover a colaboração e a resolução de problemas entre as crianças da educação infantil por meio do uso de ferramentas de codificação. As metodologias de pesquisa inclusiva demonstraram eficácia em melhorar as práticas educacionais para todas as crianças, independentemente de suas diferenças neuroevolutivas. Este estudo de caso envolveu dois (2) professores e oito (8) crianças de 5 anos, duas delas com deficiências no desenvolvimento, em uma atividade de resolução de problemas com um robô de codificação sem tela. Os dados obtidos das anotações de campo dos professores focam em como estes mediaram o engajamento e a cooperação das crianças. A análise temática identificou três temas principais: planejamento docente, mediação docente e o papel do artefato. A discussão reflete também sobre a ligação com a teoria da aprendizagem mediada de Feuerstein e o valor da pesquisa inclusiva em promover o engajamento de todas as crianças.
Keywords: Educação Infantil e Cuidados; Educação inclusiva; Feuerstein; Mediação docente; Pesquisa inclusiva; Tecnologia
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