Designing Inclusive and Gender-Balanced Coding Camps:A Comprehensive Assessment Framework
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Abstract
Non-conventional learning experiences (such as hackathons and coding camps) are used to promote inclusion and attract more girls to STEM. However, a current lack of operational tools hinders the practitioners’ efforts to have a systematic approach to make these learning experiences more inclusive and appealing to girls, and prevents them from having the means to appraise the effectiveness of their initiatives in this regard. This paper bridges this gap by introducing a comprehensive assessment framework based on existing literature and presenting the results of a case study analyzing a real coding camp using the proposed assessment framework. The case study includes data on inclusion and gender balance in the last six editions of the coding camp to assess the reliability of the framework. Although further evaluation is necessary, the case study indicated promising results: the assessment framework provided an accurate representation of the coding camp’s diversity, inclusion and gender balance, offering valuable insights for improvement.
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