K12 Computer and Data Science Education: Design, Research, and Evaluation

3 credits · Undergraduate

A workshop-style course focused on teaching and learning of the computational and data sciences (CDS) in K-12. Students will explore the intersections of pedagogy, equity, and learning in CDS by engaging with major contemporary curricula and tools (e.g. Beauty and Joy of Computing; CS Fundamentals; Mobilize Data Science; Scratch; Code.org; CODAP), analyzing local and immediate tensions between the tech industry and youth CDS initiatives, and designing their own novel curricular activities and intervention.