SUBJECT:
Computer Studies
COURSE
Integrated Computer Teaching
Methods
CODE
EDU2134
PROGRAMME
SECONDARY
YEAR
I ( Summer )
DURATION
45 hours
NO. OF CREDITS
3
PREREQUISITES:
CXC Grade 1, 2 and 3 General
Proficiency
or Grade 1 or 2 Technical Proficiency
GCE
‘O’ Level Grade A, B and C, and other
accredited Examination Bodies
RATIONALE
This Course is intended to examine the computer teacher’s role in a secondary
school setting and to provide prospective teachers with insights and practical
experiences that will enable them to improve their students’ computer skills and
understanding. Teachers need to become aware of the applications of
computers in education so that they can integrate their uses into the curriculum in
creative as well as appropriate ways
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course is designed to introduce computer science students to the pedagogy
of teaching within their area of specialization such as:
1. To understand how computers can be used in the in instructional process for
presenting information, guiding students, providing practice and Assessing
students learning.
2. To understand the cognitive aspect of computer based instruction to the
teaching learning process.
3. To appreciate the need for instructional planning in the teaching of computer
studies.
4. To know the procedures involved in the selection and use of educational
software in teaching of a subject area, and an introduction to its design.
5. Instructional Objectives
This unit will explore the nature of multimedia courseware and assess
the pros and cons of multimedia and hypermedia courseware in
relation to linear and text-based applications. It will also provide
practical hands-on experience that participants require developing
and implementing instructional materials using technologies such as
video, sound, animation, and multimedia CD-Rom Development
using various tools such as Macromedia Director, Shockwave, Real
Media, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.
Instructional Objectives
Content
The Concept of Methodology
1. Differentiate between the Definition of a method and
terms method and
a strategy
strategies used in
teaching computer
studies
2. Identify the various
methods and strategies
used in teaching
computer studies.
Types of a method
Didactic
Socratic
Programmed
Activity
Activities
Review experiences as
a primary/secondary
school learner
Critique methods
observed in schools
during observation
exercise
Research….
Internet/Textbooks
Classifying methods
and strategies
Group Presentations
Instructional Objectives
3. Discuss the
characteristics of the four
types of methods
4. Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages of
using each of the four
identified methods.
5. Explain the different
factors to consider in
choosing teaching
methods
6. Select methods that are
appropriate to the
teaching of computer
science content
7. Apply the various
methods of teaching to
the delivery of computer
science content
8. Apply different techniques
in teaching to the delivery
of computer studies.
Content
Characteristics of each
method
Activities
Advantages and
Disadvantages of each
method
Factors to consider in
choosing teaching methods
Content, teacher, learner,
and classroom
environment
Selection and use of
methods
Questioning, cooperative
learning etc.
Teacher and Student Centred Strategies
9. Explain what is meant by
“ teacher centred”
teaching
10. Identify teacher centred
strategies
11. Explain the criteria used
in selection of strategies
Definition of “teacher
centred teaching”
Characteristics of teacher
centred teaching
Lecture
Demonstration
Concept Mapping/Building
Drill and Practice
Modeling
Explanation
Advantages and
Disadvantages of each
strategy
Strategies for topics in a
specialist area
12. Select appropriate
strategies for topics in a
specialist area
13. Discuss the strengths and Strengths and limitations of
limitations of each
each strategy
strategy
o Literature
Review
o Developing steps
– narrative and
diagrammatic –
on how to use
selected
assigned
strategies,
o Viewing and
creating
videotapes on
the use of
different
strategies.
o Presentations
o Group
Discussion
o Group
Presentations
Instructional Objectives
14. Relate learning theories
to identified strategies
15. Explain what is meant by
“ student centred”
Learning
16. Identify student centred
strategies
17. Explain the criteria used
in selection of each
strategy
18. Select appropriate
strategies for topics in a
specialist area
19. Discuss the strengths and
limitations of each
strategy
20. Relate learning theories
to identified strategies
Content
Theoretical bases for
strategies
Cognitive learning theory
Bandura’s social learning
theory
Definition of “student
centred” Learning
Characteristics of student
centred teaching
Guided /Unguided inquiry
Discovery Learning
Socratic questioning
Open learning
Computer Aided instruction
Problem solving
Discussion (entire class,
guided or open)
Experiential Learning:
Dramatization, field trips,
experiments, model
building, work experience,
case study
Interactive Instruction:
Cooperative learning,
Forums, brainstorming,
Groups ( Buzz groups,
problem solving groups)
debates.
Advantages and
Disadvantages of each
strategy
Strategies for topics in a
specialist area
Strengths and Limitations
of each strategy
Learning theories
associated with strategies
Behavioural theories
Social Learning Theories
Cognitive Learning
Theories
Interrelatedness of
Activities
Instructional Objectives
Content
strategies
Activities
Planning for Instructional delivery in Computer Application
21. Explain the relationship
between unit and lesson
planning
22. Justify the need for unit
and lesson planning
23. Describe the major
elements of unit and
lesson plans
24. Classify objectives
according to the domains
of learning
25. Write instructional
objectives which reflect
the various domains of
learning
26. Select available
materials for teaching
computer science
o Large and small
group
discussion
o Writing goals,
Types of lesson plans
general and
Theory
specific
Practice
objectives
Demonstration
o Classifying
Review
objectives
Test
Developing unit and
Planning Instruction
Outlining the pros and cons Lesson Plans
of presenting subject
matter in a logical and
psychological sequence
Explaining the principles of
psychology which enhance
learning in computing
(Simple to complex, the
repetitive expanding cycle,
and spiral learning)
Reasons for developing
unit and lesson plans
Classify and write
objectives (Criteria, action
and condition)
General and Specific
objectives
Materials for teaching
computer science
Software, On-line tutorials,
visual aids, (with specific
emphasis on programming
and software packages in
an educational
environment and the use of
software packages for
instructional design and
delivery)
Curricula for the secondary
level
Printed Material,
Evaluate software and
textbooks used in the
teaching of Computer
Science
Textbooks,
Periodicals, Manuals,
Audio-visual aids
27. Adopt computer science
Presentation in
concepts for presentation Programming Languages
in programming
for educational settings
languages commonly
available in an
educational setting.
28. Identify factors to
Textbook Selection
consider in textbook
selection and community
resources.
29. Develop suitable unit and Unit and Lesson Plans
Write unit and lesson
lesson plans,
structure
plans for micro teaching
Micro-teaching sessions for Application Tools and Information
Technology
30. Evaluate pupils, before
Formative and Summative Micro teaching
and after teaching a topic, evaluations
The student teacher’s
by use of readiness and
peer and lecturers will
mastery tests.
evaluate the lesson
presented. Each
31. Plan lessons to be taught Peer Teaching
presentation will be
to their peers within a
discussed in terms of
specified time
strengths, weaknesses
32. Evaluation of lessons (E1 Reflective evaluations
and possible ways in
and E2 of a plan)
which the lesson could
be improved.
Textbooks and References
Course developers
COURSE WORK
40 %
Tests, Microteaching session and a major project
Final Examination Weighting 60%
Essay Questions