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CS 505 — Introduction into the Didactics of Informatics
(dt. Einführung in die Didaktik der Informatik)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, required module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture or seminar (2 SWS),
90 hours (attendance in den Lehrveranstaltungen 30 h, preparation and follow-up inklusive Studienleistungen 30 h, Vorbereitung and Ablegen von Prüfungsleistungen 30 h)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 3 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination (90-120 minutes)
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program LAaG Computer Science. In the event of failure, a total of 4 attempts are available for the examination.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Jedes zweite Sommersemester
Person in charge of the module's outline André Bauer

Contents

In the module, fundamental and theoretical topics of the didactics of computer science are developed. Based on questions concerning the self-image of the subject as well as the historical development of its theory, ideas, tools and subject didactics, the objectives of computer science as a general education subject are discussed. On this basis, various didactic and methodological approaches to central concepts and subject areas of computer science are examined, taking into account the special features of computer science as a subject. Particularly suitable teaching approaches, teaching methods and media for teaching computer science content are discussed and also examined with regard to differentiation options.


Qualification Goals

The students

  • justify the educational goals of the subject Computer Science and present and reflect its legitimation and development in the social and historical context,
  • know and present subject-didactic theories and subject-didactic research for teaching and learning.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: Object-oriented Programming, either Basic Linear Algebra or Basic Real Analysis.


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • LAaG Computer Science

When studying LAaG Computer Science, this module must be completed in the study area Basic Modules.


Recommended Reading

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