Belonging, Engagement, and Wellbeing: Latine Youth Experiences in Informal, Resource Pedagogy Based Computer Science Education Programs
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A. Jyoti Kaneria, Jayma Koval, Taneisha Lee Brown, Pascua Padró-Collazo, Diley Hernández, Isaris R. Quiñones PérezAuthors Info & Claims
A. Jyoti Kaneria, Jayma Koval, Taneisha Lee Brown, Pascua Padró-Collazo, Diley Hernández, Isaris R. Quiñones PérezAuthors Info & ClaimsPages 143 - 149
Abstract
This critical qualitative study explores the experiences of Latine youth with informal, resource pedagogy (RP) based computer science education (CSed) programs in which youth learn to code while making music with the goal of informing more inclusive, future policy for CSed. The research question is What are the experiences of Latine youth in a program guided by RPs? Methodologically, the inquiry utilizes an embedded multiple-case approach. Data consist of focus group interviews and observations. Analysis, guided by critical, humanizing theory, included coding, analyzing, and interpreting data through an iterative process. Key project concepts and a lens of RPs framed code creation and the development of the findings. Findings illustrate how students experienced a sense of belonging that connected into their cultural identities, inspired engagement, and nourished their psychological/emotional wellbeing; and how actual and potential outcomes are related to persistence in computer science (CS), increase in CS content knowledge, and developing a CS identity.
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