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Publication Date: 2025
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Examining Two Different Models for Developing Teachers New to Computer Science: Lessons from a CS4All District
Adriana Villavicencio; Wendy Martin; Cheri Fancsali; Maya Israel
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, v57 n1 p178-200 2025
Because of the rapid expansion of computer science (CS) education, educational leaders must consider how to recruit, prepare, and support teachers who typically do not have a background in CS. This study examines two professional development (PD) approaches used to introduce CS education to non-CS teachers. We aim to understand if/how each model promoted teacher agency in CS--conceptualized as the interactions between individual teacher confidence and broader conditions of support and constraints. Drawing on both survey data and qualitative data, we found that teachers who participated in a curriculum-based PD benefited from more practical applications of CS versus focusing on the theoretical principles of CS education. These findings carry important implications for other districts aiming to develop non-CS teachers to deliver CS instruction.
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Models, Faculty Development, Professional Autonomy, Computer Science, Teacher Attitudes, School Districts, Public Schools, Elementary School Teachers, Administrators, Secondary School Teachers, Administrator Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics, Self Esteem, Barriers
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)
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