Current Experiences and Factors of Future Enrollment in Computer Science for High School Students

Autor/inn/en	Lee, Hyejeong; Closser, Florentina; Alghamdi, Khadijah; Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Anne; Brown, Matthew; Koressel, Jacob
Titel	Current Experiences and Factors of Future Enrollment in Computer Science for High School Students
Quelle	In: TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 67 (2023) 6, S.955-964 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Lee, Hyejeong)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	8756-3894
DOI	10.1007/s11528-023-00906-1
Schlagwörter	Student Experience; Predictor Variables; Enrollment; Computer Science Education; High School Students; Indiana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Studienerfahrung; Prädiktor; Einschulung; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin
Abstract	This study aims to examine the current experiences of high school students in computer science (CS) courses and the factors that motivated them to continue their future enrollment. The participants were 603 high school students in grades 9 through 12 in Indiana, all of whom enrolled in at least one CS course during the 2020-2021 academic year. This research revealed that fun and meaningful CS pedagogy, knowledgeable CS teachers, and relevance to their lives and future careers enabled high school students to hold positive experiences in their CS classes. These experiences impacted students to take additional CS courses. In addition to these positive experiences, gender and early exposure to CS emerge as predictors to pursue CS courses. The findings will carry significance for policymakers and educators offering insights to enhance and broaden students' participation and engagement in the CS course. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01