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Computer Science in K-12

An A to Z Handbook on
teaching programming
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Computer Science in K-12

An A to Z handbook on teaching programming

Coding teaches our students the essence of logical thinking and problem solving while also preparing them for a world in which computing is becoming increasingly pervasive. While there’s excitement and enthusiasm about programming becoming an intrinsic part of K-12 curricula the world over, there’s also growing anxiety about preparing teachers to teach effectively at all grade levels.

This book strives to be an enduring, practical guide for every K-12 CS teacher anywhere who is either teaching or planning to teach programming at any level. To this end, readers will discover:

  • An A-to-Z organization that affords comprehensive insight into teaching introductory programming
  • 26 chapters that cover foundational concepts, practices and well-researched pedagogies related to teaching introductory programming as an integral part of K-12 computer science. Cumulatively these chapters address the two alient building blocks of effective teaching of introductory programming – what content to teach (concepts and practices) and how to teach (pedagogy)
  • Concrete ideas and rich grade-appropriate examples inspired by practice and research for classroom use.
  • Perspectives and experiences shared by educators and scholars who are actively practicing and/or examining the teaching of computer science and programming in K-12 classrooms.
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Testimonials

“This timely book is laser-focused on K-12 computer science teachers: what concepts should our students learn, and how can we help them learn? Its authors are world-leading computer scientists and educators involved in K12-CS, and the book is deeply rooted in the best research we know. But the focus throughout is practical: the opportunities and challenges of the classroom. No computing teacher should be without it.”
SIMON PEYTON JONESChair of Computing at School, England | Microsoft Research, Cambridge
“This collection represents the best of how we (researchers, developers, and teachers of computing) think about what computing teachers need to know…I have no doubt that all computing educators will find this book useful in their own classrooms.”
MARK GUZDIALProfessor, University of Michigan
After one semester teaching from the text, my much-loved Computer Science in K-12 A-Z Handbook is dog-eared and crinkled, cherished with wear from eager use. An essential guide for all levels of K-12 CS pedagogy, the A-Z Handbook is as useful for in-service teachers as for pre-service teachers. The A-Z Handbook succinctly blends easy to read chapters with excellent figures and charts cleverly covering CS concepts, instructional practices, and research-based CS pedagogy. The breadth of topics covered will naturally assist teachers in deepening their content and pedagogical knowledge as they return again and again to each chapter.
CHRISTINE LIEBEProfessor & Research Associate, Colorado School of Mines
Every time I read this book I learn something new. It’s a just great resource and I would recommend it to every CS teacher to give it a read. Looking forward to the next edition in due course. Thanks again Shuchi Grover, and everyone who contributed.
MATTHEW WIMPENNY-SMITHBCS Certified Computing Master Teacher, UK
We are proud to recommend this text to every K-12 (and college) CS instructor. An outstanding, groundbreaking, bona fide “Methods of Teaching Computer Science” text, edited by Shuchi Grover, with contributions from a number of known leaders in CS Education
CS4ILA group of stakeholders in Illinois dedicated to achieving an equitable ​world-class K-12 Computer Science education for every student, in ​every school, throughout Illinois.
Every new and experienced K-12 CS teacher should take the time to devour the ideas from this new book. Lots of ideas to explore and put into practice.
GRANT HUTCHISONHigh School Computer Science teacher and President at Association for Computer Studies Educators, Ontario, Canada
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About the Author/Editor

Suchi Grover

Dr. Shuchi Grover
(Ph.D. Stanford University)

A computer scientist and learning scientist by training, she has been immersed in K-12 computer science education for over two decades across three continents. Her vision for this A-to-Z handbook was brought to life by 40 co-authors – renowned teachers and researchers, who are actively working on bringing computer science to schools in the US and around the world.

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