In this study, we compared and analyzed the perceptions of Computational Thinking(CT)
among elementary and middle school information teachers, professors, and private tutors. For the
CT recognition survey, we deleveoped the questionnaire for CT based on six categories: basic
knowledge about CT, definition, sub-elements, necessity, teaching method, and necessity of CT
education. The questionnaire was answered by 107 people who are primary school teachers,
secondary school teachers, university professors, private tutors of information education, or other
professions (information technology professions). The participants’ overall perception of CT was
described by descriptive statistics. We also conducted one-way ANOVA to examine whether there
were significant differences among the groups. Results showed that teachers who had majored in
computer education showed higher awareness of CT and higher awareness of the necessity of
information education than those in other groups. It was also found that the teachers who were
good at the scripting coding language showed very different general ideas of CT compared to
other groups. The more experienced in information education or the more proficient in the coding
language the teachers were, the higher awareness of the need for information and coding
curriculum they showed. These findings may reduce the confusion of CT awareness in the field of
education and contribute to the introduction of the information curriculum as a regular subject in
elementary and middle school education.