Broadening Participation in STEM Through Implementation
of a Computer Science Curriculum in Rural and Underserved School
Districts
Los Angeles Convention Center - 512
This presentation gives an overview of a professional
development program for inservice teachers designed to provide content knowledge
and pedagogical strategies for engaging high school students from traditionally
underrepresented groups in computer science.
Takeaways: 1. Professional development for inservice teachers; Culturally relevant teaching strategies in the STEM classroom; and 3. Broadening participation in STEM for traditionally underrepresented populations.
Speakers
Melody Russell (Auburn University: Auburn University, AL), Mohammed Qazi (Tuskegee University: Tuskegee Institute, AL), David Shannon (Auburn University: Auburn University, AL), Jared Russell (Auburn University: Auburn University, AL), Jeff Gray (The University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa, AL), Misty Thomas (Auburn University: Auburn University, AL)