Facilitating Indigenous-serving Computer Science Teachers' Curriculum Design and Implementation through a Long-term Professional Development

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Abstract

Indigenous communities remain significantly marginalized in computing and STEM fields, often facing substantial barriers to participating in computer science (CS) education. This experience report examines how Indigenous-serving CS teachers collaboratively co-design culturally responsive curricula through a two-year professional development (PD) program, employing a design-based research approach. The report outlines the curriculum design process and offers insights into students' experiences and perceptions of CS learning. Findings aim to inform future efforts to support Indigenous students' engagement and success in computing by integrating cultural knowledge into CS education.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRESPECT 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 Conference for Research on Equitable and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages358-362
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798400713552
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 14 2025
Event2025 Conference for Research on Equitable and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, RESPECT 2025 - Newark, United States
Duration: Jul 14 2025 → …

Publication series

NameRESPECT 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 Conference for Research on Equitable and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology

Conference

Conference2025 Conference for Research on Equitable and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, RESPECT 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNewark
Period7/14/25 → …

Keywords

  • CS education
  • K-12
  • culturally responsive pedagogy
  • indigenous
  • professional development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)

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