Developing computing identity as a model for prioritizing dynamic K-12 computing curricular standards

Authors:
Kera Bell-Watkins;Tiffany Barnes;Nathan Thomas
Affiliations:
Georgia Southern University;University of North Carolina at Charlotte;University of South Florida at Lakeland
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2009

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Abstract

As computers become more ubiquitous across fields, it is becoming more important to integrate computing education into K-12 schools. However, it is challenging to develop and implement standards for this integration, because computing is a dynamic field, where technologies change more rapidly than curricula can be modified. The goal of this research is to establish a framework for developing and implementing standards for K-12 computing education. Our proposed framework is based on using computing identity development among K-12 students as a goal to help in choosing K-12 educational standards for incremental implementation. A synthesis of two models developed to improve identity among college students is presented. One of the models is specifically based on leadership in computing, while the other focuses on peer mentoring for student development. The authors also present an extension of these models for future K-12 computing curricular development to help educators prioritize implementation goals based on newly developing standards.