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ERIC Number: EJ1408997
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 12
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EISSN: EISSN-2513-8359
Do Stereotypical vs. Counter-Stereotypical Role Models Affect Teacher Candidates' Stereotypes and Attitudes toward Teaching Computer Science?
Lucas Vasconcelos; Fatih Ari; Ismahan Arslan-Ari; Lily Lamb
International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools, v6 n2 2023
Computer Science (CS) stereotypes promote the mindset that nerdy White males who have a high IQ and are technology enthusiasts are the ones to succeed in the field, leading to gender and racial disparities. This quasi-experimental study investigated if exposing teacher candidates to a stereotypical vs. counter-stereotypical CS role model affects their stereotypes and attitudes toward teaching CS. Participants exposed to a counter-stereotypical role model reported a statistically significant decrease in stereotypes about social skills, and slightly weaker stereotypes about appearance, cognitive skills, and work preferences. Participants exposed to a stereotypical role model reported no changes in stereotypes. Participants in both groups showed increasingly positive attitudes toward teaching CS. Implications for CS teacher education are discussed.
International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools. 83 Dollis Road, London N3 1RD, UK. 2-mail: info@ijcses.org; Web site: http://www.ijcses.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Early Childhood Education
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