Computational Thinking

With the concept of computational thinking as a core element, the proposed paper critically inventories the main directions in the literature, focusing on the shift from psychology - pedagogy to mathematics - computer science.Redefined in 2006, the concept is now at the peak of research and applications for pre-school and school children. It is no coincidence that two years ago computational thinking was introduced as an operational element in the Shanghai Compulsory Curriculum; there it was based on the premise that societies are targeting a fulminating economic development through paradigm shifts in teaching and learning on the integration of new computational thinking skills alongside the basic skills - reading, writing and counting. Indeed, "computational thinking is a fundamental skill for everyone, not just computer scientists. To reading, writing and mathematical skills, we should add computational thinking to every child's analytical ability" (Wing, 2006).

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Doctoral lecturer at The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, with twenty years of experience in mathematical teaching activities specific to primary and preschool education. Graduated from Faculty of Mathematics with the title of Doctor in Sciences of Education, Bucharest University.