Developing Computing Identity as a Model for Prioritizing Dynamic K-12 Computing Curricular Standards
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| Audience/Grade: | College Freshman-College Senior |
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Computer Science |
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Document |
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Kera Bell-Watkins Nathan Thomas Tiffany Barnes |
| Description: | Abstract: As computers become more ubiquitous across fields, it is becoming more important to integrate computing education into K-12 schools. However, it is challenging to develop and implement standards for this integration, because computing is a dynamic field, where technologies change more rapidly than curricula can be modified. The goal of this research is to establish a framework for developing and implementing standards for K-12 computing education. Our proposed framework is based on using computing identity development among K-12 students as a goal to help in choosing K-12 educational standards for incremental implementation. A synthesis of two models developed to improve identity among college students is presented. One of the models is specifically based on leadership in computing, while the other focuses on peer mentoring for student development. The authors also present an extension of these models for future K-12 computing curricular development to help educators prioritize implementation goals based on newly developing standards. Citation: Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Volume 24, Issue 3, January 2009. Pp 135-131. |
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| Keywords: | leadership course |
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Excerpt from Conclusions: "In general, the STARS cultural values can help define standards in computing using a holistic approach, which could be seen from results of the STARS cultural indicators. These cultural indicators can be combined with existing computing standards to add in a more humanistic approach. The Thomas Principles add an additional dimension of clear psychological support which can help complement the STARS cultural values. It is believed that foundational computing principles lie not just within the textbook definitions, but within a host of other factors that have not been tapped into. This includes the foundation of computing cultural values which transcend the dynamic nature of the computing arena." |
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| Download URL: | http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1409873.1409897 |
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STARS Community Collection
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