A Multitiered Approach to Computer Science Talent Development

Nielsen Pereira; Sarah Bright; Zafer Ozen; Shahnaz  Safitri; Hernan Castillo-Hermosilla; Brenda C.  Matos; Tugce  Karatas; Pedro Fonseca

A Multitiered Approach to Computer Science Talent Development

Nielsen Pereira, Sarah Bright, Zafer Ozen, Shahnaz Safitri, Hernan Castillo-Hermosilla, Brenda C. Matos, Tugce Karatas, Pedro Fonseca

Department of Psychology

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	130-146
Journal	Gifted Child Quarterly
Volume	69
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2025

Keywords

talent development
enrichment
mentoring
social/emotional
computer science

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