Learner-Centered Pedagogies for Equity and Inclusion in K-12 Introductory Programming

Computer Science for All brings an incredible opportunity for broadening participation in computing and ensuring that all learners learn new age skills like programming. This timely panel features experienced CS education researchers who are leveraging education research and socio-cultural theories of learning to design varied environments attending to race, gender, interest, disabilities, and community in learning. Through discussions and examples, this panel showcases ideas that curriculum designers and educators can use to attend to equity and inclusion by centering the learner in the learning process. Key takeaways include an appreciation of the plurality of pedagogies for achieving equitable and inclusive ‘CSForAll’.