The importance of computational thinking training for primary school teachers

The importance of modern schools in developing students’problem-solving skills, including through digital tools, is described in thearticle, which includes the development of basic coding skills and digitalliteracy, as well as the ability to solve problems and make decisions basedon planning and analysis of situations. Computational thinking (CT)is built on the foundation of these abilities. The authors contend thatthe employment of specialized digital tools promotes the development ofcomputational thinking and that purposeful creation of computationalthinking improves teachers’ and students’ digital competence. The con-cept of CT, as well as existing definitions and components, are examinedin this article. A list of courses from various countries’ curriculum onwhich CT is studied in primary school is provided. The importance ofCT as a fundamental talent for everyone is underlined, and it should bedeveloped through the integration of several disciplines to solve prob-lems. The link between the CT components and the key competenciesthat should be instilled in kids as part of the primary education curricu-lum. The findings of a survey of more than 60 primary school teachersfrom various regions of Ukraine about their understanding of the con-cept of computational thinking and their experience in the developmentof skills related to all components of computational thinking in primaryschool students are presented. A review of open educational resourcesfrom around the world is offered to assist teachers in enhancing stu-dents’ CT skills. The strategy for putting the CT development conceptinto practice for future teachers and primary school teachers is offered,taking into account the ability to employ specific digital tools