We previously proposed that science capital (science‐related forms of cultural and social
capital) can be used as a theoretical lens for explaining the patterned nature of aspirations …

Computer science curriculum reform in the United Kingdom has been subject to substantial
scrutiny—as it has in many other countries around the world—with England introducing a …

ABSTRACT Background and Context There is a call for more young people to continue into
higher education computer science (CS). Objective To understand young people's choices …

The underrepresentation of certain groups in computing has led to increasing efforts in the
United States (US) to develop computing curricula that is responsive and relevant to a more …

The change in the English computing curriculum and the shift towards computer science
(CS) has been closely observed by other countries. Female participation remains a concern …

Motivation. Historically, the field of computer science (CS) has maintained a low level of
representation for women and ethnic minorities. Recent initiatives have focused on social …

Female students are under-represented in optional Computer Science qualifications in
England's schools. We know that educational and career choices are affected by students' …

This study compares computational thinking skills evidenced by two groups of students in
two different secondary schools: one group per school was studying a qualification in …

The aim of this research project is to investigate the low retention rate among the foundation
and first year undergraduate students from the School of Computing and Digital Media in a …

Computing was introduced to the curriculum to challenge learners while improving their
technical abilities in this fourth industrial revolution. Computing's classification as a …