ERIC Number: EJ1336971
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-3894
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A Virtual Professional Development Program for Computer Science Education during COVID-19
Mouza, Chrystalla; Mead, Hilary; Alkhateeb, Bataul; Pollock, Lori
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v66 n3 p436-449 May 2022
The need to expand computer science learning for all students has led to an increase in professional development (PD) opportunities for teachers. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, necessitated changes in well-established PD programs and a shift to virtual delivery. In this work, we describe our transition to a virtual PD institute, including the topics and design principles guiding the institute. We also examine how participation in the virtual PD institute influenced teacher outcomes. Data were collected from two cohorts of teachers. Data sources included surveys (N=30), lesson plans (N=22), and interviews (N=17) from a purposeful sample of participants. Findings gleaned from quantitative and qualitative analysis suggest an increase in teachers' knowledge and self-efficacy while highlighting the affordances of virtual PD most valued by teachers. Findings have implications for research and practice.
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Educational Change, Delivery Systems, COVID-19, Pandemics, Electronic Learning, Faculty Development, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Self Efficacy, Affordances
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1639649