Positionality and belonging: Analyzing an informally situated and culturally responsive computer science program

Diane Codding, Chrystalla Mouza, Rosalie Rolón-Dow, Lori Pollock

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Abstract

In recent years, there has been increased attention on promoting access to computer science among all students. Our study seeks to address the underrepresentation of racially minoritized youth in computer science by offering a culturally responsive after-school coding club at a local public library that serves a racially and socioeconomically diverse community. We analyzed facilitator interviews and student focus groups using qualitative data analysis with a focus on facilitator positionality and culturally responsive frameworks. Findings suggest facilitator positionality helped establish affirming, near-peer relationships with participants and situated facilitators as advocates for expanding and diversifying computer science. Additionally, the culturally responsive frameworks helped students to feel a sense of belonging in both the informal learning environment and in the field of computer science.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of FabLearn 2019 - 8th Annual Conference on Maker Education
Subtitle of host publicationWhat Role does Maker Education Play in a World with Growing Social and
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages132-135
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781450362443
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 9 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventFabLearn 2019 - 8th Annual Conference on Maker Education, FL 2019 - New York, United States
Duration: Mar 9 2019Mar 10 2019

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

ConferenceFabLearn 2019 - 8th Annual Conference on Maker Education, FL 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York
Period3/9/193/10/19

Keywords

  • Belonging
  • Computer Science
  • Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
  • Libraries
  • Positionality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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