FACTORS IN THE SUCCESS OF FEMALE COMPUTING MAJORS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES
| Autor: | Williamson, Melanie |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| DOI: | 10.13023/etd.2021.400 |
| Popis: | Historically, the role of women in computing changes over time as does their presence in the field. In 1985, 37% of computer science bachelor���s degree recipients were women, but in recent years, that number has decreased and currently holds at, around, 18%. Using a mixed methods approach, the study looked at the success of women enrolled in a computing degree program at a community college and the impact that self-efficacy, involvement in academic support opportunities, and profession perception influences persistence to successfully complete a computing course. Using Astin���s Student Involvement theory (1984; 1999) and Astin���s Involvement ��� Environment ��� Output (I-E-O) theory (1991; Pottle-Fewer, n.d) as a theoretical framework, course success data, in two gateway courses, and a self-assessment survey of self-efficacy, support participation, and profession perception, was used as quantitative data. Qualitative information was obtained through follow-up interviews of female students enrolled in the courses. This research found that the low success rates in the classes and the lack of resources used by participants supported Astin���s theory of student Involvement as the I-E-O model is incomplete. �� 2021 Melanie Williamson |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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