T Butler, J McAvoy - 2008 - aisel.aisnet.org

Social inclusion and IT education: An institutional analysis.

Broadening Participation in Computing AND Program Evaluation

Butler, McAvoy

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This paper applies institutional theory to help understand the regulative, normative and culturalcognitive influences that shape policies aimed at widening participation in IT education. It also employs such theory to explore the commitments of social actors in translating policy into action. Thus, this study aims to deepen the IS field's understanding of the institutional challenges facing governments, related agencies and educational organisations when implementing polices aimed at promoting social inclusion in and …

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