ERIC Number: EJ1437654
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1539-1523
EISSN: EISSN-1945-0818
Exploring Computer Science Understanding and Rationales in Preservice Teacher Pathways through Faculty Professional Development
Michael Karlin; Yin-Chan Liao; Swati Mehta
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, v56 n5 p515-529 2024
With the increasing demand for K-12 computer science education (CSed), and the importance of preparing highly qualified preservice teachers who have basic CS knowledge, teacher education faculty play an essential role in CSed capacity building. However, little is known about the best ways for supporting teacher education faculty with the integration of CSed in preservice teacher coursework. To address this challenge, and explore faculty's CS understandings and integration rationales, we conducted a case study to investigate a two-day, six-hour CS professional development delivered to 49 faculty and staff members in a college of education (21 of which agreed to be study participants). We found faculty developed more nuanced understandings of CSed and resolved conflations around CS and general technology use. Additionally, faculty held varied rationales for the importance of CSed, but themes of access and equity were central, universal motivators for explaining why CSed should be integrated into preservice coursework.
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Educators, Faculty Development, Capacity Building, Integrated Curriculum, Teacher Attitudes, Curriculum Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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