Exploring Computer Science: A Case Study of School Reform
Exploring Computer Science: A Case Study of School Reform
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探索计算机科学：学校改革案例研究
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2011
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Jane Margolis
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J. Goode;Jane Margolis
本文将详细介绍通过课程开发、教师专业发展和政策变化的全面改革努力，扩大城市学校参与计算的努力。从探索计算机科学的课程发展开始，我们将描述这些学习材料的基础是基于探究的研究。接下来，我们认为，伴随专业发展，支持课程是必不可少的支持这种基于探究的方法来计算机科学教学。然后，我们解释的政策策略，用于指定这门课程作为大学预科选修课，并把它放在17个洛杉矶高中。最后，我们分享了学生如何体验这门课程的初步结果，以及在公立学校系统工作时遇到的持续挑战。文章最后讨论了如何纵向改革的努力需要一个强大的基础和深厚的根源，成功地民主化计算机科学教育。
This article will detail efforts to broaden participation in computing in urban schools through a comprehensive reform effort of curricular development, teacher professional development, and policy changes. Beginning with an account of the curricular development of Exploring Computer Science, we will describe the inquiry-based research that underlies these learning materials. Next, we argue that accompanying professional development that supports the curriculum is essential for supporting this inquiry-based approach to computer science instruction. We then explain the policy strategies used to designate this course as a college-preparatory elective and place it in 17 Los Angeles high schools. Finally, we share the initial results of how students experience this course and ongoing challenges encountered when working in the public school system. The article concludes with a discussion of how longitudinal reform effort requires a strong foundation and deep roots to successfully democratize computer science education.