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Increasing Indigenous Representation and Presence in CS

COURSE INFORMATION

Increasing Indigenous Representation and Presence in CS

  • Modality

    • Completely Asynchronous
    • Canvas for learning modules

  • Dates of Course 

    • Oct. 8-Nov. 30
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Learn More About Increasing Indigenous Representation and Presence in CS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will support teachers in approaching lessons in a culturally responsive way that acknowledges the systemic erasure of Indigenous people in America and supports a CS for All approach.

This asynchronous course supports the Virginia Tribal Education Consortium in building teachers’ capacity in teaching lessons relating to Indigenous history and culture and building Indigenous students’ identity as computer science learners, as well as CodeVA’s goal of increasing teachers’ efficacy in integrating computer science in grades K-8. This course will support teachers in approaching lessons in a culturally responsive way that acknowledges the systemic erasure of Indigenous people in America and supports a CS for All approach.

This course was developed by CodeVA as support of the Virginia Tribal Education Consortium's Grant from the US Department of Education’s Office of Career Technical and Adult Education. Successful completion of this course earns you 5 CEUs!

Objectives:

  • Deepen understanding of how the CS for All movement can be strengthened through culturally responsive teaching strategies and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives
  • Investigate and explain why integration is a means for teaching computer science, and begin to connect core content concepts with computer science standards and concepts
  • Explore and reflect on Indigenous perspectives regarding educational pedagogy and historical representation of Native groups
  • Understand how the intersectionality of identity impacts students in a multitude of ways and that each student has unique experiences, culture, and perspectives
  • Identify examples of Indigenous perspectives in lesson plans and reflect on personal practice
PREREQUISITES
 
  • None
AUDIENCE

 

All educators

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KNOWLEDGE LEVEL
 

Beginner: No prior knowledge of computer science is necessary.

REGISTRATION NOTES

CodeVA professional learning opportunities are available to Virginia and DC public school educators, pre-service teachers, and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) educators, thanks in part to our partnership with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). While VDOE continues to subsidize a limited number of courses, most offerings now include a tuition fee.

Educators outside of these groups are welcome to explore our tuition-based options, but this course is only available for Virginia educators at this time. Check back soon to see when it will be offered nation-wide!

 

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