Computer Science Principles for Teachers of Deaf Students
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
12-4-2020
Publication Title
2020 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT)
First page number:
1
Last page number:
4
Abstract
A major goal of AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) is equity, that is, that all students should have the opportunity to learn computer science at a basic level. In this experience report, we explore how well the Code.org version of AP CSP meets the needs of Deaf students. We report on a professional development workshop for 14 teachers that teach at schools for the Deaf or in Deaf programs in mainstream schools. These schools and programs use the bilingual approach to teaching with instruction in American Sign Language (ASL) and other resources (e.g., textbooks, workbooks, videos, websites, computer apps, exams) in English. Synthesizing the experiences and advice of the teachers and workshop staff, we offer lessons learned for CS teachers in schools for the Deaf and Deaf programs in mainstream schools, mainstream CS teachers who may have one or a few Deaf students in their classes, and AP CSP content providers.
Keywords
Computer science principles; Deaf; English Language Learners; Bilingual; Professional development
Disciplines
Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development
Language
English
Repository Citation
Ladner, R. E.,
Stefik, A.,
Naumann, J.,
Peach, E.
(2020).
Computer Science Principles for Teachers of Deaf Students.
2020 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT)
1-4.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/RESPECT49803.2020.9272432