Beyond Providing Access and Opportunity: Increasing Equity in Elementary Computer Science Education
January 16, 2025
EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
Classroom Leaders
Explore Equity in Elementary Computer Science Education at our session, where we delve deep into groundbreaking research that reshapes our understanding of equity in computer science education. This session is based on a doctoral dissertation that examines how elementary school teachers conceptualize and implement equity in their computer science classrooms. Discover the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine’s multifaceted approach to equity, encompassing access and opportunity, achievement, cultural integration, and social justice in computer science. Our poster vividly illustrates key findings from the study, revealing that teachers primarily view equity through lenses of opportunity and differentiation. They aim to provide equitable access, foster positive identification with the discipline, empower students to use computer science for social change, and boost academic achievement. The poster will feature strategies articulated by educators to enhance equity, informed by the Kapor Center Framework. Learn about initiatives for teacher training that emphasize the power dynamics in technology, broaden perspectives on equity, and utilize computer science to support academic excellence. Join us to engage with visual summaries, discuss with peers, and leave with practical recommendations for implementing these transformative strategies in your own educational settings, paving the way for a more inclusive and effect
Session Type
Leadership Round Tables (60 minutes)
Topic
Equity/Diversity
Level
Elementary (grades PK-5)
Curriculum Area
Computer Science (Coding/Robotics/etc.)