Culturally Relevant Computing: Teacher Insights From the Multicultural Context of Hawai'i

• In Event: Multilingual and Multicultural Computer Science and Engineering Education

Abstract

Culturally-relevant computing has been discussed as a way to promote K-12 Computer Science education and address ongoing challenges related to diversity and inclusion. What is not well understood, however, is how to bring together existing cultural frameworks and Computer Science curricula effectively. To help address this need, interviews were conducted with ten (n = 10) in-service Computer Science teachers working in the diverse, multicultural context of Hawai'i. Results revealed a number of key themes, including important principles and processes involved in designing and developing culturally-relevant Computer Science lessons and resources. The paper concludes with a discussion of the current state of culturally-relevant computing lessons and resources along with some implications for designers, practitioners, and researchers working in Computer Science education.

Authors

• Daniel L. Hoffman, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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• Rochelle Piʻilani Kaaloa, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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• Peter Leong, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
  Presenting Author

• Seungoh Paek, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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