Assessing the Effectiveness of Computer Science RPPs: The Case of CAFECS

Erin Henrick, Steven McGee, Ronald I. Greenberg, Lucia Dettori, Andrew M. Rasmussen, Don Yanek, Dale F. Reed

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Abstract

Research Practice Partnerships (RPPs) are a relatively

recent development as a potential strategy to address the

complex challenges in computer science education. Consequently,

there is little guidance available for assessing the effectiveness of

RPPs. This paper describes the formative evaluation approach

used to assess the progress of the first year of the formalized RPP,

Chicago Alliance for Equity in Computer Science (CAFE´CS).

This paper contributes to the RPP literature by providing a case

study of how an RPP effectiveness framework can be adapted

and used to inform partnership improvement efforts in computer

science education.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalComputer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
StatePublished - Feb 1 2019

Keywords

  • computer science
  • research practice partnerships
  • evaluation

Disciplines

  • Computer Sciences
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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