As part of INCTCORPS project, a culturally responsive and integrated computational thinking curriculum was developed. This process is supported by unplugged activities, designed to enable students to develop their computational thinking skills even when digital technologies are inaccessible. As a result, the curricula and teaching materials developed in this project have made a significant contribution to the teaching of computational thinking in primary education in a culturally responsive and integrated way. Our project has enabled the improvement of educational standards across Europe through an innovative and integrative approach.
Our initiative to join this project stemmed from a pressing need to incorporate computational thinking skills into primary education curricula, all while celebrating the diverse array of cultures within the European Union. Recognizing the European Commission's projection that 90% of future jobs will demand digital skills, we sought to equip students with the necessary competencies for success in the digital age. However, our assessment revealed significant gaps in the integration of computational thinking skills into formal education systems, presenting challenges that demanded further exploration and resolution. Thus, our primary objective in participating in this project was to develop a comprehensive methodology that not only addressed these challenges but also embraced cultural diversity in a sensitive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate manner. Through our efforts, we aimed to provide students with engaging and enriching experiences, leveraging cultural artifacts such as fairy tales, legends, and other relevant materials from partner countries to facilitate the acquisition of computational thinking skills.