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Thu 16 Mar 2023 11:10 - 11:35 at 714 - K-12: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Chair(s): Joel Adams

This study examined student learning outcomes from a culturally responsive middle school computer science curriculum developed by the Project-Name project. The curriculum is based on students developing mobile apps serving community and social good. We collected and analyzed two sets of data from 294 middle school students in three urban districts: (1) pre- and post- student survey responses on their attitudes toward learning computer science and creating culturally responsive apps; (2) the apps created by participating students. The analyses of student apps indicated that students were able to create basic apps that connected with their personal interests, life experiences, class community, and the larger society. Paired sample t-tests of pre- and post-survey results indicated that students were significantly more confident in coding and creating community-focused apps after completing the course, regardless of gender and race. However, their interest in solving coding problems and continuing to learn computer science decreased afterward. Analyses of students’ attitudes by gender, grade, and race showed significant differences among some of those groups. Seventh-grade students rated more positively on their attitudes toward learning coding and creating culturally responsive apps than 8th graders. Students of different racial groups indicated significantly different attitudes and changes, especially the Southeast Asian and African American groups. Male students also reported stronger confidence and interest and more positive attitudes overall than female students in both pre- and post-surveys.

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10:45 - 12:00
K-12: Culturally Responsive PedagogyPapers at 714
Chair(s): Joel Adams Calvin College
10:45
25m
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Complexities in Computer Science Teaching Attitudes and Beliefs: Findings of a Baseline Study of Elementary School EducatorsK12In-Person
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Darcy Ronan Sacred Heart University, Dennis Brylow Marquette University, Maverick Berner Marquette University, Sydney Crespo Sacred Heart University, Heidi Williams Marquette University, Christine Thorp Sacred Heart University, D. Cenk Erdil Sacred Heart University
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11:10
25m
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Creating Apps for Community and Social Good: Learning Outcomes of a Culturally Responsive Middle School Computer Science CurriculumK12In-Person
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Lijun Ni University at Albany, Gillian Bausch University at Albany, Elizabeth Thomas-Cappello University at Albany, Fred Martin University of Massachusetts Lowell, Bernardo Feliciano University of Massachusetts Lowell
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11:35
25m
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Reaching for “All”: Understanding the challenges and needs of schools lagging in CS for all effortsK12In-Person
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Janice Lee Research Alliance for NYC Schools at NYU, Cheri Fancsali Research Alliance for NYC Schools at NYU, Symantha Clough Research Alliance for NYC Schools at NYU
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