A Multitiered Approach to Computer Science Talent Development

• Nielsen Pereira ^[1] ; Sarah Bright ^[1] ; Zafer Ozen ^[1] ; Shahnaz Safitri ^[1] ; Hernan Castillo Hermosilla ^[1] ; Brenda C. Matos ^[1] ; Tugce Karatas ^[1] ; Pedro Fonseca ^[1]
  1. [1] Purdue University

     Purdue University

     Township of Wabash, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Gifted child quarterly, ISSN-e 1934-9041, ISSN 0016-9862, Vol. 69, Nº 2, 2025 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Teachable Components of Talent Development in Academic Domains), págs. 130-146
• Idioma: inglés
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  • 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.