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ERIC Number: EJ1401214
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-8756-3894
EISSN: EISSN-1559-7075
Current Experiences and Factors of Future Enrollment in Computer Science for High School Students
Lee, Hyejeong; Closser, Florentina; Alghamdi, Khadijah; Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Anne; Brown, Matthew; Koressel, Jacob
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v67 n6 p955-964 2023
This study aims to examine the current experiences of high school students in computer science (CS) courses and the factors that motivated them to continue their future enrollment. The participants were 603 high school students in grades 9 through 12 in Indiana, all of whom enrolled in at least one CS course during the 2020-2021 academic year. This research revealed that fun and meaningful CS pedagogy, knowledgeable CS teachers, and relevance to their lives and future careers enabled high school students to hold positive experiences in their CS classes. These experiences impacted students to take additional CS courses. In addition to these positive experiences, gender and early exposure to CS emerge as predictors to pursue CS courses. The findings will carry significance for policymakers and educators offering insights to enhance and broaden students' participation and engagement in the CS course.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Policymakers; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Indiana
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A