ACM Transactions on Computing Education
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Future of Computing through Academic Excellence.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Equity and Inclusion in Computing Education:
One of the core areas of focus is on promoting equity and inclusion in computing education, particularly for underrepresented groups such as women and racial minorities. This includes examining the intersectional experiences of diverse student populations and developing strategies to enhance their participation and success. - Innovative Pedagogical Practices:
The journal emphasizes the exploration of innovative teaching methodologies, including collaborative learning, gamification, and contextualized learning experiences that engage students and enhance their understanding of computing concepts. - Curriculum Development and Assessment:
Research on curriculum design, assessment strategies, and the integration of computational thinking across educational levels is a significant focus, ensuring that curricula remain relevant and effective in preparing students for future challenges. - Technology-Enhanced Learning:
The use of technology in education, including online learning environments, adaptive assessment, and tools for programming education, is a prominent theme. This involves evaluating the efficacy of various technological interventions and their impact on student learning outcomes. - Professional Development for Educators:
The journal also addresses the professional growth of educators in computing through systematic reviews and empirical studies, focusing on their competencies, attitudes, and the resources necessary for effective teaching.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Computing Education:
There is a growing emphasis on understanding how intersectionality affects students' experiences and identities in computing education. This includes a focus on the experiences of Black girls and women, which highlights the need for tailored interventions and support. - Ethics in Computing Education:
The integration of ethics into computing curricula is gaining traction, with research exploring how ethical considerations can be effectively taught and assessed within technical courses, ensuring that future professionals are equipped to deal with real-world dilemmas. - Community and Collaboration in Learning:
Emerging themes include the role of community and collaboration in learning environments, particularly through peer mentoring and collaborative projects, which are seen as vital for enhancing student engagement and success. - Technology-Driven Pedagogical Innovations:
Innovative uses of technology, such as AI and gamified learning experiences, are becoming increasingly prevalent in research, reflecting a trend towards integrating cutting-edge tools to enhance student learning and motivation. - Focus on Professional Skills and Career Readiness:
There is an increasing trend towards research that examines how computing education can better prepare students for the workforce, including studies on employability skills, internships, and the role of social capital in career advancement.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Programming Languages and Methods:
Research focusing primarily on traditional programming languages and methods is becoming less frequent, as the field shifts towards more contemporary approaches that incorporate diverse programming paradigms and tools. - Generalized Studies on Gender Differences:
While gender-related research remains important, studies that simply report on generalized gender differences in computing attitudes without deeper analysis or actionable insights are declining, indicating a move towards more nuanced and intersectional approaches. - Basic Computational Thinking Concepts:
There appears to be a waning interest in basic computational thinking concepts without context or application, as researchers increasingly focus on applied and contextualized approaches to teaching these skills. - Standardized Testing in Computing Education:
The focus on standardized assessments and their impact on computing education outcomes seems to be lessening, as educators and researchers explore more holistic and formative assessment strategies. - Studies on Student Attitudes without Intersectional Analysis:
Research that solely examines student attitudes towards computing education without incorporating intersectional frameworks or diverse perspectives is becoming less prevalent, signaling a shift towards more inclusive research methodologies.
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