ERIC Number: EJ1208266
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1934-5267
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Connecting with Computer Science: Electronic Textile Portfolios as Ideational Identity Resources for High School Students
Shaw, Mia S.; Fields, Deborah A.; Kafai, Yasmin B.
International Journal of Multicultural Education, v21 n1 p22-41 2019
The development of student identities--their interests in computer science, perceptions of the discipline, and sense of belonging in the field--is critical for broadening participation of underrepresented groups in computing. This paper reports on the design of portfolios in which two classes of high school students reflected on the process of making electronic textile projects. We examine how students expressed self-authorship in relation to computer science and how the use of reflective portfolios shaped students' perceptions of computer science. In the discussion we consider how reflective portfolios can serve as ideational resources for computer science identity construction.
Descriptors: Computer Science, Sense of Community, High School Students, Disproportionate Representation, Student Attitudes, Portfolios (Background Materials), Textiles Instruction, Grade 9, Grade 12
International Journal of Multicultural Education. Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087. Tel: 610-341-1597; Fax: 484-581-1276; e-mail: ijme@eastern.edu; Web site: http://www.ijme-journal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 9; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Grade 12
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: California
Grant or Contract Numbers: 1509245