Exploring Computer Science: A Case Study of School Reform

Autor/inn/en	Goode, Joanna; Margolis, Jane
Titel	Exploring Computer Science: A Case Study of School Reform
Quelle	In: ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 11 (2011) 2, Artikel 12 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1946-6226
DOI	10.1145/1993069.1993076
Schlagwörter	Computer Science Education; Urban Schools; Educational Change; Case Studies; Curriculum Development; Faculty Development; Secondary School Teachers; Educational Policy; High Schools; Inquiry; Active Learning; College School Cooperation; Instructional Effectiveness; California + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Urban area; Urban areas; School; Schools; Stadtregion; Stadt; Schule; Bildungsreform; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; High school; Oberschule; Aktives Lernen; Unterrichtserfolg; Kalifornien
Abstract	This article will detail efforts to broaden participation in computing in urban schools through a comprehensive reform effort of curricular development, teacher professional development, and policy changes. Beginning with an account of the curricular development of "Exploring Computer Science", we will describe the inquiry-based research that underlies these learning materials. Next, we argue that accompanying professional development that supports the curriculum is essential for supporting this inquiry-based approach to computer science instruction. We then explain the policy strategies used to designate this course as a college-preparatory elective and place it in 17 Los Angeles high schools. Finally, we share the initial results of how students experience this course and ongoing challenges encountered when working in the public school system. The article concludes with a discussion of how longitudinal reform effort requires a strong foundation and deep roots to successfully democratize computer science education. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10