@inproceedings{8b4678f09fa141f89f257472a83e6070,
title = "Positionality and belonging: Analyzing an informally situated and culturally responsive computer science program",
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.",
keywords = "Belonging, Computer Science, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Libraries, Positionality",
author = "Diane Codding and Chrystalla Mouza and Rosalie Rol{\'o}n-Dow and Lori Pollock",
note = "Funding Information: This work is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (Award # 1649224). All opinions are the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the funding agency. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 Association for Computing Machinery.; FabLearn 2019 - 8th Annual Conference on Maker Education, FL 2019 ; Conference date: 09-03-2019 Through 10-03-2019",
year = "2019",
month = mar,
day = "9",
doi = "10.1145/3311890.3311909",
language = "English (US)",
series = "ACM International Conference Proceeding Series",
publisher = "Association for Computing Machinery",
pages = "132--135",
booktitle = "Proceedings of FabLearn 2019 - 8th Annual Conference on Maker Education",
address = "United States",
}