Courses: INFDID210 Didactics of computer Science - Spring 2024

Credits

10.0

Objectives and Content

An education in computer science didactics will provide an overview of key topics and debates in the field, present and discuss various teaching methods and principles in the light of education theory and curriculum goals, and lay a foundation for critical reflection in relation to the field's practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

Critically evaluate the learning outcomes and priorities of a teaching activity, and explain central challenges in realizing relevant competence goals
Discuss central aspects and theories in computer science education. Espesially, discuss known challenges in the teaching of programming

Skills

Evaluate the suitability of differentprogramming language and tools for education use

General competencies

Discuss challenges of the practical implementation, in light of theories in computer science education; and critical reflection over the subjects basis and aims

Required Previous Knowledge

Recommended Previous Knowledge

INF101 or equivalent. Experience as a group leader in an informatics course.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

DIDAIT (7,5 ECTS)

Access to the Course

Access to the course requires admission to a programme of study at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, groupsessions and seminars

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

as a part of a portfolio assessment

Forms of Assessment

Portfolio assessment

Grading Scale

A-F

Assessment Semester

Spring

Reading List

The reading list will be available within July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Course Evaluation

The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the department.

Programme Committee

The Programme committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.

Course Coordinator

Course coordinator and administrative contact person can be found on Mitt UiB, or contact studieveileder@ii.uib.no

Course Administrator

Course coordinator and administrative contact person can be found on Mitt UiB, or contact studieveileder@ii.uib.no

Contact Information

Emnet tilhøyrer Institutt for informatikk

Studierettleiar kan kontaktast her:

Studierettleiar@ii.uib.no