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Increasing diversity in k-12 computer science: strategies from the field

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 40, Issue 1

Pages 362 - 366

https://doi.org/10.1145/1352322.1352259

Published: 12 March 2008 Publication History

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In this paper, I describe features of computer science programs which have successfully attracted underrepresented students to study CS. Drawing from my own teaching experiences, research, and teacher education work; I provide strategies which have diversified K-12 CS courses. The paper also points out how many of these features rely on committed partnerships between schools, school districts, universities, and the CS industry.

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Increasing diversity in k-12 computer science: strategies from the field
1. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education
      2. Model curricula

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 40, Issue 1

SIGCSE 08

March 2008

549 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/1352322

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SIGCSE '08: Proceedings of the 39th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
March 2008
606 pages
ISBN:9781595937995
DOI:10.1145/1352135
General Chairs:
J. D. Dougherty
Haverford College
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Susan Rodger
Duke University
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Program Chairs:
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Metropolitan State University
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Mark Guzdial
Georgia Institute of Technology

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