Cultivating Interest and Competencies in Computing - Authentic Experiences and Design Factors (Paperback)

Computing in some form touches nearly every aspect of day to day life and is reflected in the ubiquitous use of cell phones, the expansion of automation into many industries, and the vast amounts of data that are routinely gathered about people's health, education, and buying habits. Computing is now a part of nearly every occupation, not only those in the technology industry. Given the ubiquity of computing in both personal and professional life, there are increasing calls for all learners to participate in learning experiences related to computing including more formal experiences offered in schools, opportunities in youth development programs and after-school clubs, or self-initiated hands-on experiences at home. At the same time, the lack of diversity in the computing workforce and in programs that engage learners in computing is well-documented. It is important to consider how to increase access and design experiences for a wide range of learners. Authentic experiences in STEM - that is, experiences that reflect professional practice and also connect learners to real-world problems that they care about - are one possible approach for reaching a broader range of learners. These experiences can be designed for learners of all ages and implemented in a wide range of settings. However, the role they play in developing youths' interests, capacities, and productive learning identities for computing is unclear. There is a need to better understand the role of authentic STEM experiences in supporting the development of interests, competencies, and skills related to computing. Cultivating Interest and Competencies in Computing examines the evidence on learning and teaching using authentic, open-ended pedagogical approaches and learning experiences for children and youth in grades K-12 in both formal and informal settings. This report gives particular attention to approaches and experiences that promote the success of children and youth from groups that are typically underrepresented in computing fields. Cultivating Interest and Competencies in Computing provides guidance for educators and facilitators, program designers, and other key stakeholders on how to support learners as they engage in authentic learning experiences. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Barriers and Supports for Learners in Computing 3 How Learning Happens in Authentic Experiences for Computing 4 Authentic Experiences for Computing: Reviewing the Impact 5 Learning Spaces Outside of School Time 6 Computing Experiences in Schools 7 Designing Authentic Experiences for Computing 8 Conclusions, Recommendations, and Research Agenda References Appendix A: Search Strategy and Data Coding Appendix B: Committee and Staff Biographies

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2021
Authors:	National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine • Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences • Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education • Computer Science and Telecommunications Board • Board on Science Education • Committee on the Role of Authentic STEM Learning Experiences in Developing Interest and Competencies for Computing
Editors:	Amy Stephens • Barbara M. Means
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	214
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-68215-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General
LSN:	0-309-68215-0
Barcode:	9780309682152

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