Promoting Long-Lasting Interest in Computer Science: An Analysis of High School Teachers' Perspectives

Lucia Happe, Isabel Steidlinger, Ingo Wagner, Kai Marquardt

2023

Abstract

This study explores the perspectives of high school computer science (CS) teachers on students’ interest in the subject. Using structured interviews, we identified factors that may influence students’ interest in CS, such as curriculum design, teaching methods, and the use of materials and technology in the classroom. The findings reveal the importance of making CS relevant and exciting to students to increase engagement and understand- ing and promote acceptance of the subject in society. Additionally, the study highlights the challenges and benefits of interdisciplinary teaching of CS and the value of pre-designed teaching materials in supporting this approach. The presented study provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers looking to promote and sustain students’ interest in CS. Overall, the study emphasizes the crucial role of CS education (CSEd) in preparing students for success in a digital world.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Happe L., Steidlinger I., Wagner I. and Marquardt K. (2023). Promoting Long-Lasting Interest in Computer Science: An Analysis of High School Teachers' Perspectives. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-641-5, SciTePress, pages 337-344. DOI: 10.5220/0011986000003470

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu23,
author={Lucia Happe and Isabel Steidlinger and Ingo Wagner and Kai Marquardt},
title={Promoting Long-Lasting Interest in Computer Science: An Analysis of High School Teachers' Perspectives},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2023},
pages={337-344},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011986000003470},
isbn={978-989-758-641-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - Promoting Long-Lasting Interest in Computer Science: An Analysis of High School Teachers' Perspectives
SN - 978-989-758-641-5
AU - Happe L.
AU - Steidlinger I.
AU - Wagner I.
AU - Marquardt K.
PY - 2023
SP - 337
EP - 344
DO - 10.5220/0011986000003470
PB - SciTePress