A Sustainable Model for High-School Teacher Preparation in Computer Science

Alark Joshi, Amit Jain, Ernie Covelli, Jyh-Haw Yeh, Tim Andersen

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Abstract

In this Research to Practice paper, we present a sustainable model for teaching training in Computer Science. To address issues related to self-efficacy and teacher preparation, we started a formal program (IDoCode) that not only provides teacher training through the academic year, but also provides teachers the opportunity to obtain a Masters in STEM Education degree or a Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Teacher Endorsement .

Through our program, we have shown that teachers feel more confident in their ability to teach computer science courses such as Exploring CS, AP CS Principles, and the Java-based AP CS A, as well as leading the students in a capstone project. In this paper, we present a sustainable approach to make a cultural change in the landscape of Computer Science education in the state of Idaho. We discuss various factors including working with the State Board of Education, local software companies, the university, and other invested partners to help CS courses in high school count towards graduation. We have also been active with respect to community engagement by organizing an annual meeting with counselors and principals to encourage women and minorities to take computer science courses and conducting summer professional development workshops for new teachers.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

  • higher education
  • professional development
  • self-efficacy
  • teacher training

EGS Disciplines

  • Computer Sciences

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