Expanding computer science education in schools: understanding teacher experiences and challenges
| Autor: | Aman Yadav, Susanne E. Hambrusch, Sarah Gretter, Phil Sands |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
| Předmět: |
Semi-structured interview
General Computer Science Computer science 4. Education media_common.quotation_subject 05 social sciences Professional development 050301 education Face (sociological concept) 02 engineering and technology Education Teacher preparation 020204 information systems ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Mathematics education Quality (business) Faculty development 0503 education media_common |
| Zdroj: | Computer Science Education. 26:235-254 |
| ISSN: | 1744-5175 0899-3408 |
| Popis: | The increased push for teaching computer science (CS) in schools in the United States requires training a large number of new K-12 teachers. The current efforts to increase the number of CS teachers have predominantly focused on training teachers from other content areas. In order to support these beginning CS teachers, we need to better understand their experiences and challenges encountered in the classroom. This study investigated U.S. CS teachers’ perspectives on the demands of teaching computer science and support needed to ensure quality teaching. Results suggested that teachers face a number of challenges, including isolation, lack of adequate computer science background, and limited professional development resources. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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