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Essential Aspects of Gender-inclusive Computer Science Education
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Communication, Quality Management, and Information Systems (2023-).ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4153-5549
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Communication, Quality Management, and Information Systems (2023-).ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4153-5549
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Communication, Quality Management, and Information Systems (2023-).
2024 (English)In: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Gender Research / [ed] Prof Carmen-Pilar Marti Ballester, ACI Academic Conferences International, 2024, Vol. 7, p. 339-346, article id 2260Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Computer science is a higher education domain that still show a significant male dominance. Many research studies have highlighted the importance of diversity and gender balance in computer science related areas such as software engineering and system development. However, there is still a well-identified problem that university programmes and courses on computer science fail to attract the female audience. The objective of this study is to investigate the concept of gender-inclusive computer science (CS) education with the aim of broadening participation in CS courses and programs. This is conducted through a literature study, initially focusing on keywords and research areas, and subsequently searching into existing research. The research question that guided the study was: "What concepts can be found in literature to make computer science education more gender-inclusive?". Data were analysed thematically in a two-step analysis process inspired by the grounded theory methods of Open coding and Axial coding. Findings suggest that there is significant room for learning in this field, particularly from Critical CS education studies. The Open coding analysis showed that the findings can be categorised into eight main themes. In the Axial coding the themes were merged, refined, renamed, and centred around the main axial theme of 'Epistemological pluralism'. Other essential themes that all are related to the axial main theme were: 'Design and creativity', 'Bias awareness and ethics', 'Collaboration and communication', 'Self-regulated learning', 'Real-world applications', and 'Role models and mentorship'. The result of this study is presented through a visual model that illustrates essential aspects of inclusive computer science education. The paper also proposes various directions for future research.

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ACI Academic Conferences International, 2024. Vol. 7, p. 339-346, article id 2260
Keywords [en]
Gender-inclusion, Gender-inclusive learning and teaching, Epistemological pluralism, Computer science education, Diversity in computer science
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Information Systems
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-51468DOI: 10.34190/icgr.7.1.2260Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85198658947OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-51468DiVA, id: diva2:1868693
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International Conference on Gender Research
Available from: 2024-06-12 Created: 2024-06-12 Last updated: 2024-08-08Bibliographically approved

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