Research

#SIGCSE2021 Poster

Wilkens, K., Tychonievich, L., & Chiu, J. (2021). Changes in K-8 Teacher Self-Efficacy with CS and Culturally Responsive Teaching through an RPP Workshop. SIGCSE '21, March 13–20, 2021, Virtual Event, USA. https://doi.org/10.1145/3408877.3439644
Creating Equitable Computer Science Experiences:
Strategies for K-8 Teachers
Initial results from the RPP suggest that K-8 teachers can greatly benefit from PD experiences that focus on equitable CS instruction and pedagogy. If you are a K-8 teacher with a mandate to incorporate CS standards into your curriculum, but find yourself without much in the way of professional support, we hope these strategies can help set the stage for your success. If you are already a CS champion in your classroom or school, we hope they will give you more fuel for your passion and resources you can share with others.

Related Research/Resources

 
  • #CSK8 podcast - explores research, experiences, and perspectives on computer science education with a focus on grades K-8.
  • Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)  - has created a warehouse of resources to help keep you informed on the latest in computer science research.
  • Creative Technology Research Lab - an educational research lab at the University of Florida investigating how to meaningfully engage all learners in technology-mediated learning with a focus on K-12 computer science and computational thinking.
  • CT4EDU project - an RPP between Michigan State University, Oakland Schools, and the American Institute for Research wit a focus on supporting teacher development of computational thinking skills in elementary grades.
  • csedresearch.org - a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to improve K-12 CS education for all children by enabling and disseminating exemplary evidence-driven research, with a focus on identifying culturally relevant promising practices and transforming student learning.
  • Exploring Computer Science - exploring the state of computer science education and developing evidence-based programs for nearly ten years. ECS projects and teams are housed at UCLA and University of Oregon.
  • Participating in literacies and computer science (PiLa-CS) - an RPP between New York City schools and New York University and the City University of New York to support bi/multilingual kids participating in the CS for All initiative in NYC.