ERIC Number: EJ1466715
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Apr
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0016-9862
EISSN: EISSN-1934-9041
Available Date: 0000-00-00
A Multitiered Approach to Computer Science Talent Development
Gifted Child Quarterly, v69 n2 p130-146 2025
Technology is an increasingly omnipresent and rapidly changing component of today's world. As a result, there is an urgency to develop talent in the field of computer science (CS). The purpose of this article is to examine ways that educational systems can develop students' talents to fill the need for skilled CS professionals. We provide an overview of the talent development megamodel as an exemplar of talent development frameworks and discuss ways to tailor it to fit CS talent trajectories. We describe three key components in a CS talent trajectory: early access to materials and programs; support from mentors; and the development of psychosocial skills. We introduce a proposed model, the computer science talent development model (CSTDM), for finding and developing talents in computer science in K-12 settings. CSTDM includes advanced STEM learning opportunities beginning in middle school, a focus on the development of psychosocial skills, and guidance for students regarding STEM career development.
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Talent Development, Skill Development, Mentors, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, STEM Education, Social Emotional Learning, Career Development, Interpersonal Competence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Department of Education Funded: Yes
Author Affiliations: 1Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA