5 Sessions (1 Hour Each) 

Welcome!

This page contains a curriculum suggested for Computer Science mentor training that can be scheduled for 5 sessions (1 hour each).

How to use this plan

Below you will see the full schedule of lesson plans for all sessions. Each session page contains the content you are most likely to share with students; you may wish edit or expand this content for a more comprehensive student-facing site. The corresponding Lesson Plan pages (link from both the schedule and the session pages) contain the full content along with additional material, such as related readings (use page-level permissions to prevent public viewing).

Under Resources, we provide an overview of our curriculum's approach as well as pages with information about how to facilitate discussions (with suggested discussion formats). You will also find readings, slides and videos, and sample forms for reflection and feedback.

Schedule

Session 1

• Introductions [10 min]

• Guidelines and Expectations [10 min]

• Technology Pact [10 min]

• Initial Reflection About Learning [10 min]

• Talking About Learning [30 min]

• Session Exit Feedback

• For Next Session:
  Read: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Ch1 "The Mindsets" (Dweck)
  Read: Expanding capacity and promoting inclusion in introductory computer science (Pon-Barry et. al.)

Session 2

• Mindset and Self-Efficacy Intro [10 min]

• Mindset and Self-Efficacy Scenarios [30 min]

• General Discussion on Mindset and Self-Efficacy [20 min]

• Session Exit Feedback

• For Next Session:
  Reflection: Mindsets and Learning Strategies (Example Form)
  Read: "The Mentor’s Dilemma: Providing Critical Feedback Across the Racial Divide". Cohen et al.
  Read: "Chapter 3: When Smart Is Dumb", Emotional Intelligence. Goleman. 1995
  Review Slides: Coach vs. Mirror Roles

Session 3

• Criticism and Tone [15 min]

• Discussing Effective Feedback [15 min]

• Naming Emotions Worksheet [5 min]

• What is Emotional Intelligence [10 min]

• Emotional Intelligence Scenarios [30 min]

• Session Exit Feedback

• For Next Session:
  Reflection: Emotional Intelligence and Effective Feedback (Sample Form)
  Read: "Introduction: The Myth of Technology as the 'Great Equalizer'". Stuck in the Shallow End. Margolis et al. 2008
  Read: "Universal Design: Implications for Computing Education". Burgstahler. 2011

Session 4

• Climate and Learning Outcomes [30 min]

• Universal Design for Learning [20 min]

• Bringing It All Back [30 min]

• Session Exit Feedback

• For Next Session:
  Reflection: Diversity, Inclusion, and Climate Example Form

Session 5

• Flex Discussion Time [20 min]

• Framing [20 min]

• Exit Feedback [10 min]