STEM Curriculum Design and Practice for Computational Thinking Cultivation — A Mind+ Programming Course Based on the 5E Instructional Model

Kang Fang

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250035.20250910

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STEM Curriculum Design and Practice for Computational Thinking Cultivation — A Mind+ Programming Course Based on the 5E Instructional Model
STEM Curriculum Design and Practice for Computational Thinking Cultivation — A Mind+ Programming Course Based on the 5E Instructional Model
Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, China
Vol. 9, Issue 10, Pages: 152-156(2025)
Published：30 October 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250035.20250910
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Kang Fang.STEM Curriculum Design and Practice for Computational Thinking Cultivation — A Mind+ Programming Course Based on the 5E Instructional Model[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(10):152-156.
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Kang Fang.STEM Curriculum Design and Practice for Computational Thinking Cultivation — A Mind+ Programming Course Based on the 5E Instructional Model[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(10):152-156. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250035.20250910.

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Abstract

To explore effective approaches for cultivating Computational Thinking

this study

based on the 5E Instructional Model (comprising five stages: Engagement

Exploration

Explanation

Elaboration

and Evaluation)

designed and implemented a STEM Curriculum aimed at the development of Computational Thinking. This course uses Open Source Hardware such as Arduino as its primary tools

and by adopting a practical approach that combines "Visual Programming and Hardware Interaction"

it embeds abstract Computational Thinking content into authentic project scenarios

thereby promoting the formation and development of Computational Thinking competencies among university students.Actual teaching effects show that the above-mentioned model significantly improved students' Computational Thinking level. The practice of this study can provide a feasible solution for Computational Thinking education for university students and offer valuable insights for Mind+-based programming education at the university stage.

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