Does a Taste of Computing Increase Computer Science Enrollment?

Steven McGee; Randi McGee-Tekula; Jennifer Duck; Ronald I. Greenberg; Lucia Dettori; Dale F. Reed; Brenda Wilkerson; Don Yanek; Andrew Rasmussen; Gail Chapman

doi:10.1109/MCSE.2017.50

Does a Taste of Computing Increase Computer Science Enrollment?

Steven McGee, Randi McGee-Tekula, Jennifer Duck, Ronald I. Greenberg, Lucia Dettori, Dale F. Reed, Brenda Wilkerson, Don Yanek, Andrew Rasmussen, Gail Chapman

Department of Computer Science

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Abstract

The Exploring Computer Science (ECS) high school curriculum is designed to foster deep engagement through equitable inquiry around computer science concepts. We have shown that students find ECS courses personally relevant, are increasing their expectancies of success and perceived value for the field of computer science, and are more likely to take another computing course.

Original language	American English
Journal	Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
Volume	19
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/MCSE.2017.50
State	Published - Apr 1 2017

Keywords

high school computer science
Exploring Computer Science
computer science attitudes

Disciplines

Computer Sciences
Curriculum and Instruction
Science and Mathematics Education
Secondary Education

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