inf700 - Computer Science Education I (Complete module description)

inf700 - Computer Science Education I (Complete module description)

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Module label Computer Science Education I
Modulkürzel inf700
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Institute directory Department of Computing Science
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Bachelor's Programme Business Informatics (Bachelor) > Wahlbereich Informatik, Kultur und Gesellschaft
  • Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsbereich - Wahlbereich Informatik
  • Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Wahlbereich Informatik, Kultur und Gesellschaft
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Aufbaumodule (60 KP)
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Basismodule
Zuständige Personen
  • Diethelm, Ira (module responsibility)
  • Lehrenden, Die im Modul (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of computer science

Skills to be acquired in this module

Professional competence
The students:

  • characterise the different computer science education (CSE) concepts and approaches, e.g. the early approaches of CSE in school or the concept of computer science (CS) in contexts
  • select and discuss teaching subjects by analysing didactic approaches and concepts
  • describe the general education character of CS
  • compare the different approaches and concepts of CSE and are able to illustrate common features and contradictions
  • reflect lesson subjects by the approaches and topics of CSE

Methodological competence
The students:

  • link the concepts and approaches of CSE with the educational reconstruction
  • classify the similarities and differences of the concepts and approaches of CSE academically

Social competence
The students:

  • discuss the concepts and approaches of CSE with students and lectures academically
  • accept the thoughts of other students and lectures
  • give and accept criticism objectively

Self-competence
The students:

  • integrate the concepts and approaches of CSE into their planning and operations - reflect their self-perception with regard to the concepts and approaches of CSE
Module contents

The field of CSE is introduced by this module. Different CSE approaches and concepts are presented. These CSE approaches and concepts are, e.g.: 

  • early concepts of CS in schools
  • general education character of CS
  • idea oriented approach of CSE
  • information centred approach of CSE
  • CSE in elementary school
  • system oriented approach Subjects like „CS projects in class“ are also part of this module.
Literaturempfehlungen
  • Schwill, A.; Schubert, S.: Didaktik der Informatik. Berlin: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, 2004.
  • Hubwieser, P.: Didaktik der Informatik. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 2000.
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Language of instruction German
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency annual
Module capacity unlimited
Teaching/Learning method V+Ü
Previous knowledge Basic knowledge of computer science
Lehrveranstaltungsform Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 2 SoSe 28
Exercises 2 SoSe 28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 56 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module

At the end of the lecture period

Oral exam