Sustainable Computer Science Education in K–12 Schools: Role of School Administrators and District Leaders (Poster 16)

• In Event: Sunday Poster Session 7:45 am
  In Poster Session: Multiple Perspectives of Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning

Abstract

Despite continued attention to computer science (CS) education, school administrators’ roles and understanding in implementing CS has not been studied in-depth. In this exploratory study we investigated the understanding and knowledge of twenty-nine administrators from the Los Angeles school districts. Findings suggest most administrators have a peripheral understanding of CS education. Although nineteen administrators indicated they did not attend any professional development sessions, twenty-four said they found CS extremely or very valuable. Eleven participants noted they did not have any expectations from incoming teachers on integrating CS in their classrooms. To improve CS integration, we should create opportunities for K-12 leaders to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make CS an integral part of instruction in schools.

Authors

• Mahya Minaiy, California State University - Dominguez Hills

• Swati Mehta, California State University - Fresno

• Cristina Stephany, South Bay Consortium Teacher Induction Program

• Julie K. Jhun, California State University - Dominguez Hills

• Mike Karlin, California State University - Dominguez Hills

• Jessica Zacher Pandya, California State University - Dominguez Hills