Culturally Relevant Computer Science Pedagogy: From Theory to Practice

Madkins, Tia C.; Martin, Alexis; Ryoo, Jean J.; Scott, Kimberly A.; Goode, Joanna; Scott, Allison; McAlear, Frieda

doi:10.1109/respect46404.2019.8985773

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“…The discussion on DEI may go way beyond what is presented in this essay. Aspects not covered here include: institutional initiatives, infrastructure issues and disability challenges [6], culturally relevant Computing pedagogy [33], specific education methodologies such as game-based [21], DEI at school level Computing [59], and open source community benefits [56].…”

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Lack of Diversity: Are you part of the problem or its solution?

Moro

2022

Anais Do II Simpósio Brasileiro De Educação Em Computação (EDUCOMP 2022)

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Do Computing courses properly prepare students for dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion? This essay delves into such a question by presenting a survey taken by Computing educators, and discussing issues, solutions and challenges within different Computing areas. It is also a call to action, because when dealing with such matters, there is no being on the fence: a person is either part of the problem or working towards its solution.

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Lack of Diversity: Are you part of the problem or its solution?

Moro

2022

Anais Do II Simpósio Brasileiro De Educação Em Computação (EDUCOMP 2022)

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“…National reports have suggested that the underrepresentation of women in computing might be associated with barriers and conditions that emerge during pre-college educational settings (Master et al, 2021;NAP, 2021). In line with these reports, a large body of research indicates that K-12 experiences contribute significantly to later tenacious disparities, given that these experiences determine most students' career choices (Busch, 1995;Haller & Beyer, 2006;Joseph & Thomas, 2020;Madkins et al, 2019;Sonnert, 2009;Wang et al, 2015;Wilson, 2002).…”

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Gender Disparities in AP Computer Science Exams: Analysis of Trends in Participation and top Achievement

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Kaya

Zhang

2022

Journal of Advanced Academics

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Using the test scores of more than 1,000,000 students who participated in the Advanced Placement Computer Science (AP CS) exams from 1997 to 2020, this study examined the direction and magnitude of the trends in gender disparity in participation and top achievement in advanced exams. The findings indicated that the male-to-female ratio (MFR) among AP Computer Science (CS) exam participants declined from 4.87 to 2.26 between 1997 and 2020. Similarly, the MFR among top scorers (students who scored 5 out of 5) in any type of AP CS exams declined rapidly, in favor of female students, from 8.00 to 2.14 during the same period. Possible implications of these findings for educators, particularly for AP CS teachers and school counselors, were also discussed in the context of the underrepresentation of females in computing fields.

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“…Scott & White, 2013;Vakil, 2014). Other scholars have found the use of culturally relevant and responsive teaching to support students in making connections between social justice issues, CS course content, and how CS course content is relevant to their personal lives (Madkins, 2016;Madkins et al, 2019;K. Scott et al, 2015).…”

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“…Across numerous classroom settings, using ECS has supported students in developing critical consciousness, seeing the relevance of CS to their lives, and learning CS concepts (Goode & Margolis, 2011;N. Howard, 2019;Madkins et al, 2019;Margolis et al, 2012;Ryoo, 2019;Ryoo et al, 2013).…”

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“…Rather than providing an exhaustive and prescriptive list, in this section, we intend to share practical examples to demonstrate the possible ways educators and researchers might envision implementing equity-focused teaching in CS classrooms. We also recommend reviewing the Resources for Further Learning section of this manuscript, as well as prior work in the field towards this end (e.g., Madkins et al, 2019;Rankin & Thomas, 2020).…”

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Engaging Equity Pedagogies in Computer Science Learning Environments

Madkins

Howard

Freed

2020

Journal of Computer Science Integration

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In this position paper, we advocate for the use of equity-focused teaching and learning as an essential practice within computer science classrooms. We provide an overview of the theoretical underpinnings of various equity pedagogies (Banks & Banks, 1995), such as culturally relevant pedagogy (Ladson-Billings, 1995, 2006) and share how they have been utilized in CS classrooms. First, we provide a brief history of CS education and issues of equity within public schools in the United States. In sharing our definition of equity, along with our rationale for how and why these strategies can be taken up in computer science (CS) learning environments, we demonstrate how researchers and educators can shift the focus from access and achievement to social justice. After explaining the differences between the relevant theoretical frameworks, we provide practical examples from research of how both practitioners and researchers might use and/or examine equity-focused teaching practices. Resources for further learning are also included.

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Culturally Relevant Computer Science Pedagogy: From Theory to Practice

Cited by 31 publications

References 11 publications

Lack of Diversity: Are you part of the problem or its solution?

Lack of Diversity: Are you part of the problem or its solution?

Gender Disparities in AP Computer Science Exams: Analysis of Trends in Participation and top Achievement

Engaging Equity Pedagogies in Computer Science Learning Environments

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