Field experiences in teaching computer science: Course organization and reflections

Lori Pollock, Chrystalla Mouza, James Atlas, Terry Harvey

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Abstract

A major challenge for broadening participation in computing within K-12 settings is the lack of trained teachers. While professional development programs provide opportunities for the development of knowledge, skills, and pedagogy in teaching computing, teachers need ongoing support throughout the academic year. In this paper, we describe a course-based model for partnering undergraduates with teachers and students in a field experience model. We describe the model focusing on learning objectives, curriculum, field component and partnership building. We subsequently report on the products that undergraduates were able to create with their partner teachers. Finally, we investigate the impact of the field experience model on undergraduates' content knowledge, pedagogical skills and career development.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSIGCSE 2015 - Proceedings of the 46th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
EditorsAdrienne Decker, Kurt Eiselt, Jodi Tims, Carl Alphonce
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages374-379
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781450329668
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 24 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event46th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE 2015 - Kansas City, United States
Duration: Mar 4 2015Mar 7 2015

Publication series

NameSIGCSE 2015 - Proceedings of the 46th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

Other

Other46th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKansas City
Period3/4/153/7/15

Keywords

  • Computational thinking
  • CS education
  • CS principles
  • K12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)

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