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

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

Department of Computer Science

Partnerships for Improvement in Education
The Learning Partnership
Chicago Public Schools
University of Illinois at Chicago

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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 language	American English
Journal	Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
State	Published - Feb 1 2019

Keywords

computer science
research practice partnerships
evaluation

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Computer Sciences
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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