TY - GEN
T1 - Computer Science Literacy Atlas
T2 - 55th IEEE Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2025
AU - Hagiwara, Sumi
AU - Herbert, Katherine G.
AU - Shin, Minsun
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 IEEE.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - This innovative practice paper introduces the Computer Science Literacy Atlas (CSLA), a resource for teachers to integrate computer science (CS) into curricula for scaffolded and developmentally appropriate instruction. Designed with elementary (grades K-6) teachers in mind, the CSLA serves as a tool for novice CS teachers to unpack the New Jersey State Student Learning Standards in Computer Science (NJSLS-CS). Developed through a state-funded grant, the Computer Science Project (CSP) is a cross-disciplinary collaboration between university faculty in CS and education and 19 K-12 teachers participating in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) at a major university in New Jersey. The collaborators engaged in participatory action research to respond to a need: resources to support teachers in integrating grade-appropriate CS knowledge and skills into their curriculum. The CSLA is a visual framework outlining the progression of students' concepts and skills toward CS literacy over time. A key focus of this work is to encourage educators to consider CS learning progressions over time and the relationships among CS concepts across grade levels. In particular, recognizing that pre-requisite skills are essential when applying state-level standards and scaffolding knowledge through multiple pathways.
AB - This innovative practice paper introduces the Computer Science Literacy Atlas (CSLA), a resource for teachers to integrate computer science (CS) into curricula for scaffolded and developmentally appropriate instruction. Designed with elementary (grades K-6) teachers in mind, the CSLA serves as a tool for novice CS teachers to unpack the New Jersey State Student Learning Standards in Computer Science (NJSLS-CS). Developed through a state-funded grant, the Computer Science Project (CSP) is a cross-disciplinary collaboration between university faculty in CS and education and 19 K-12 teachers participating in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) at a major university in New Jersey. The collaborators engaged in participatory action research to respond to a need: resources to support teachers in integrating grade-appropriate CS knowledge and skills into their curriculum. The CSLA is a visual framework outlining the progression of students' concepts and skills toward CS literacy over time. A key focus of this work is to encourage educators to consider CS learning progressions over time and the relationships among CS concepts across grade levels. In particular, recognizing that pre-requisite skills are essential when applying state-level standards and scaffolding knowledge through multiple pathways.
KW - K-12 computer science student learning standard
KW - pedagogical and instructional approaches
KW - teacher professional development
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033015547
U2 - 10.1109/FIE63693.2025.11328525
DO - 10.1109/FIE63693.2025.11328525
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105033015547
T3 - Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
BT - 55th IEEE Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2025 - Conference Proceedings
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Y2 - 2 November 2025 through 5 November 2025
ER -