A Culturally Relevant Pedagogical Approach to Computer Science Education to Increase Participation of Underrepresented Populations

Abstract

This paper presents a theoretical discussion of a culturally relevant pedagogical approach to computer science education. The paper builds a framework of strategies that computer science educators can use to empower diverse learner populations, especially those from underrepresented minority groups, to participate in computer science as well as other STEM fields. This framework draws from education theories on sociocultural learning, critical pedagogy, and culturally relevant pedagogy.