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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

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In dem Modul werden grundlegende, auch theoretische Themen der Didaktik der Informatik erarbeitet. So werden ausgehend von Fragen, die das Selbstverständnis des Faches sowie die historische Entwicklung seiner Theorie, Ideen, Werkzeuge und Fachdidaktik betreffen, Ziele des allgemeinbildenden Unterrichtsfachs Informatik diskutiert. Auf dieser Basis werden verschiedene didaktische und methodische Zugänge zu zentralen Konzepten und Themenfeldern der Informatik untersucht und dabei Besonderheiten des Unterrichtsfachs Informatik berücksichtigt. Es werden besonders geeignete Unterrichtsansätze, Unterrichtsmethoden und Medien zur Vermittlung informatischer Inhalte besprochen und auch im Hinblick auf Differenzierungsmöglichkeiten untersucht.


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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Please note:

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