Exploration of Pedagogical Interventions to Improve the Outcomes of Hispanics in AP Computer Science

Mayra Bachrach, Patricia Morreale, Gail Verdi

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Abstract

A research project underway at Kean University is exploring pedagogical interventions aimed at improving the outcomes of English Language Learners in Advanced Placement Computer Science. English Language Learners are students who come from non-English speaking homes and backgrounds. With the increasing numbers of Hispanic students in many K-12 classrooms, Spanish is the language most often spoken by English Language Learners. Advanced Placement Computer Science teachers will utilize strategies from Sheltered Instruction, an educational model from English as a Second Language and Bilingual education, in their classrooms. The impact of this approach will be measured by comparing the exam scores of students in the classroom of participating teachers with the 2020 national and state Advanced Placement Computer Science exam scores. Research outcomes of the pedagogical interventions explored will be widely utilized for teaching Computer Science to all English Language Learners, including Hispanics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 9th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728175201
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2020
Event9th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2020 - Princeton, United States
Duration: 1 Aug 2020 → …

Publication series

Name2020 9th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2020

Conference

Conference9th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPrinceton
Period1/08/20 → …

Keywords

  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • English Language Learners (ELLs)
  • Hispanics
  • Sheltered Instruction (SI).

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