Towards a Consensus on Program Elements of Specialized Computer Science / Information Technology (CS/IT) Programs in High Schools: A Delphi Study
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| Title: | Towards a Consensus on Program Elements of Specialized Computer Science / Information Technology (CS/IT) Programs in High Schools: A Delphi Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jonathan D. Becker, Amy D. Corning, Jon S. Graham, James T. Carrigan |
| Source: | International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools. 2026 7(3). |
| Availability: | International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools. 83 Dollis Road, London N3 1RD, UK. 2-mail: info@ijcses.org; Web site: http://www.ijcses.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Science Education, Information Technology, High School Students, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Computer Literacy, Skill Development, Competence, Problem Solving, Learning Activities |
| Geographic Terms: | Virginia |
| ISSN: | 2513-8359 |
| Abstract: | In our increasingly technological and advanced times, demand for K-12 education in computer science and information technology (CS/IT) is growing. Current data offer insight into student access to computer science education and course-taking. In addition to the expansion of individual course offerings, there is also a growing number of specialized CS/IT programs in high schools. However, there has been no systematic attempt to document the landscape of those programs. This study is part of a larger landscape study of secondary CS/IT programs in Virginia and uses a consensus-based approach to identify the common elements that expert and practitioner panelists believe should be included in such a program. The results reveal strong consensus on a wide range of program goals, activities, and curricular elements, suggesting that there are many opportunities to create purposeful and coherent CS/IT programs in high schools. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505675 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In our increasingly technological and advanced times, demand for K-12 education in computer science and information technology (CS/IT) is growing. Current data offer insight into student access to computer science education and course-taking. In addition to the expansion of individual course offerings, there is also a growing number of specialized CS/IT programs in high schools. However, there has been no systematic attempt to document the landscape of those programs. This study is part of a larger landscape study of secondary CS/IT programs in Virginia and uses a consensus-based approach to identify the common elements that expert and practitioner panelists believe should be included in such a program. The results reveal strong consensus on a wide range of program goals, activities, and curricular elements, suggesting that there are many opportunities to create purposeful and coherent CS/IT programs in high schools. |
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| ISSN: | 2513-8359 |
