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Promoting intentions to persist in computing: an examination of six years of the EarSketch program.
- Source :
- Computer Science Education; Dec2020, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p394-419, 26p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background and Context: EarSketch was developed as a program to foster persistence in computer science with diverse student populations. Objective: To test the effectiveness of EarSketch in promoting intentions to persist, particularly among female students and under-represented minority students. Method: Meta-analyses, structural equation modeling, multi-level modeling, and qualitative analyses were performed to examine how participation in EarSketch and other factors affect students' intentions to persist in computing. Findings: Students significantly increased their intentions to persist in computing, g =.40[.25,54], but examination within just the five quasi-experimental studies did not result in a significant difference for students in EarSketch compared to students not in EarSketch, g =.08[−.07,.23]. Student attitudes towards computing and the perceived authenticity of the EarSketch environment significantly predicted intentions to persist in computing. Implications: Participation in computer science education can increase students' intentions to persist in programming, and EarSketch is one such program that can aid in these intentions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08993408
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Computer Science Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 147712280
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2020.1714313