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This course focuses on the foundations of computational thinking as a 21st-century literacy skillset for problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in modern education. It aims to cultivate students' understanding of computational thinking, its implications for emerging digital technologies such as AI, and its integration into technology education from a global perspective. The curriculum explores critical educational issues, including policy reforms, curriculum development, learning theories, teacher education, social justice, learning technologies, interdisciplinary teaching, and the application of AI tools to enhance teaching and learning practices. By showcasing the potential of AI to foster innovative pedagogy, personalized learning, and advanced problem-solving, this course equips K–12 trainee teachers—across kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels—to effectively incorporate computational thinking and AI into local school-based curricula. Through hands-on classroom teaching-learning experiences, interactive tutorials, and discussions with seasoned in-service teachers, students will gain valuable insights into real-world cases of implementing computational thinking and AI-enriched education.

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