Project database

The CTandME network brings together four universities in the Nordic-Baltic region, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway), Tallinn University (Estonia), Uppsala University (Sweden), and Vilnius University (Lithuania), with the main objective of collaboratively design and implement a Computational Thinking (CT) and Mathematics curriculum framework for preservice teacher education.
This project responds to the growing emphasis on CT in national school curricula across the region and the lack of structured, research-based teacher education programs to support this shift. To address this gap, the project will:

• Co-develop a CT-integrated Mathematics curriculum framework for preservice teachers, tailored to national educational standards and contexts.


• Pilot and refine the curriculum through iterative testing, ensuring it meets the practical needs of teacher educators and preservice teachers.


• Strengthen Nordic-Baltic collaboration in CT and Mathematics education, enhancing the quality and adaptability of teacher training programs.

Using a design-based research (DBR) approach, the project will unfold over three years:
Year 1: Co-develop the framework through needs analysis, literature review, and expert collaboration.
Year 2: Pilot and refine the curriculum based on feedback from preservice teachers and teacher educators.
Year 3: Finalize the framework and scale its implementation across the region.

The project’s outcomes will include a comprehensive curriculum framework, best practice reports, and guidelines for policymakers and educators. Additionally, by training preservice teachers in CT-integrated pedagogy, the project will foster knowledge transfer to in-service teachers, strengthening the long-term impact of CT integration in Nordic-Baltic classrooms.