16 results on '"COMPUTER science teachers"'
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2. Adapting to online education: insights from computer science teachers.
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Mladenović, Monika
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SCIENCE teachers ,COMPUTER science ,ELEMENTARY school teachers ,HIGH school teachers ,TEACHER competencies ,ONLINE education ,SOCIAL informatics ,INTERNET forums - Abstract
This paper explored the attitudes and roles of computer science (CS) teachers in elementary and high schools in Croatia in the period from completely online to "normal" schooling. The research was conducted in two phases to gain insight into the adaption of online education in schools. The first part of the research was a quantitative study conducted during online education in 2019/2020 among 538 elementary and high school informatics teachers across Croatia. Data were collected from an online survey. The second part of the research was a qualitative study conducted in 2022, employing interviews for data collection. The interview questions were designed based on the survey results mentioned above. The results showed that CS teachers had a significant role in implementing online schools, acting as implementers of tools for online teaching and as helpdesk IT support to other teachers. Still, formal education nowadays is affected by online schooling, and some online practices are now adopted into regular teaching. Therefore, the findings can serve as a guideline for future education related to the digital competencies of teachers and students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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3. THE APPROACH OF COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS TO THE CONCEPTS OF COMPUTATIONAL THINKING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS DEVELOPMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
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BRYNDOVÁ, Lucie
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SCIENCE teachers ,TEACHER attitudes ,SECONDARY school teachers ,HIGH school teachers ,COMPUTER science ,NURSING informatics ,DIGITAL technology - Abstract
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- 2021
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4. Exploring Saudi Computer Science Teachers' Conceptual Mastery Level of Computational Thinking Skills.
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Alfayez, Abdulaziz A. and Lambert, Judy
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SCIENCE teachers , *COMPUTER science , *TRAINING needs - Abstract
The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia implemented a new computer science curriculum in 2008. There was speculation that many computer science teachers did not possess sufficient knowledge of computational thinking needed to teach this subject. To investigate this topic, a quantitative research study was conducted with 55 male computer science teachers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results of the study revealed that most of the computer science teachers had a low conceptual level of computational thinking, and some of the teachers had misconceptions about the exact nature of computational thinking. Findings indicated that computer science teachers did indeed need more training in what computational thinking means and how to teach this subject. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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5. Omnipresent Yet Elusive
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Jacqueline Nijenhuis-Voogt, Paulien C. Meijer, Erik Barendsen, Durdane Bayram-Jacobs, RS-Research Line Teaching and learning (part of THIS program), and Department of Computer Science
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Secondary education ,BRINGING SCIENCE ,General Computer Science ,Computer science ,Context (language use) ,algorithmic thinking ,02 engineering and technology ,context-based education ,Thinking skills ,Science education ,computer science teachers ,Education ,COMPUTATIONAL THINKING ,SCIENCE-EDUCATION ,CHEMISTRY ,020204 information systems ,secondary education ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Algorithmic thinking ,Mathematics education ,ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION ,05 social sciences ,Cultivating Creativity in Education ,050301 education ,LIFE ,CURRICULUM ,Science Education ,CHALLENGE ,0503 education ,Algorithms - Abstract
Background and ContextAlthough context-based teaching and learning has been investigated extensively in science education, little is known regarding the use of contexts for teaching CS in secondary education.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the characteristics of contexts suitable for teaching algorithms and to investigate teachers’ considerations regarding those contexts.MethodThis study examines teachers’ practices and reasoning concerning the use of contexts and is based on explorative, empirical research. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with seven CS teachers and analyzed qualitatively.FindingsThe results of this study reveal several characteristics of effective contexts for teaching algorithms and show teachers’ ambitions to address the variation within the student population when selecting contexts that advance students’ algorithmic thinking.ImplicationsThe found characteristics may serve as recommendation for designing contexts. Development of teacher education and professionalization activities may benefit from the discussion of teachers’ motives and concerns.
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- 2021
6. Computer science teacher professional development in the United States: a review of studies published between 2004 and 2014.
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Menekse, Muhsin
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COMPUTER science teachers , *TEACHER development , *TEACHER training , *CAREER development , *COMPUTER science education - Abstract
While there has been a remarkable interest to make computer science a core K-12 academic subject in the United States, there is a shortage of K-12 computer science teachers to successfully implement computer sciences courses in schools. In order to enhance computer science teacher capacity, training programs have been offered through teacher professional development. In this study, the main goal was to systematically review the studies regarding computer science professional development to understand the scope, context, and effectiveness of these programs in the past decade (2004–2014). Based on 21 journal articles and conference proceedings, this study explored: (1) Type of professional development organization and source of funding, (2) professional development structure and participants, (3) goal of professional development and type of evaluation used, (4) specific computer science concepts and training tools used, (5) and their effectiveness to improve teacher practice and student learning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2015
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7. A review of Computer Science resources for learning and teaching with K-12 computing curricula: an Australian case study.
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Falkner, Katrina and Vivian, Rebecca
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COMPUTER science education , *COMPUTER science teachers , *TEACHER development , *CAREER development - Abstract
To support teachers to implement Computer Science curricula into classrooms from the very first year of school, teachers, schools and organisations seek quality curriculum resources to support implementation and teacher professional development. Until now, many Computer Science resources and outreach initiatives have targeted K-12 school-age children, with the intention to engage children and increase interest, rather than to formally teach concepts and skills. What is the educational quality of existing Computer Science resources and to what extent are they suitable for classroom learning and teaching? In this paper, an assessment framework is presented to evaluate the quality of online Computer Science resources. Further, a semi-systematic review of available online Computer Science resources was conducted to evaluate resources available for classroom learning and teaching and to identify gaps in resource availability, using the Australian curriculum as a case study analysis. The findings reveal a predominance of quality resources, however, a number of critical gaps were identified. This paper provides recommendations and guidance for the development of new and supplementary resources and future research. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2015
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8. COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER TRAINING - EXPOSURE TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH.
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Zur, Ela and Benaya, Tamar
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COMPUTER science teachers ,DISTANCE education ,COMPUTER science education ,COMPUTER science ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,HISTORY - Abstract
The article discusses a study that was conducted to examine the computer science teacher training exposure to academic research. Topics discussed include the Open University of Israel which offers distance learning program, the Computer Science Education Seminar that must cover topics like history of computer science and a questionnaire that was sent to seminar attendees to determine how seminar impacted their teaching career.
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- 2015
9. Teaching Computational Thinking
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ABAH, Joshua Abah, Joshua Abah ABAH, Network for Grassroots Science and Mathematics Education (The VillageMath Network), Department of Mathematics Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, NIGERIA (The VillageMath Network), and University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria (UAM)
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Computer Science Methods ,4. Education ,Computer Science Education ,[SHS.EDU]Humanities and Social Sciences/Education ,Programming Paradigm ,[INFO.INFO-CL]Computer Science [cs]/Computation and Language [cs.CL] ,Algorithm ,Computational Thinking ,Computer Science Teachers ,[INFO.INFO-CY]Computer Science [cs]/Computers and Society [cs.CY] ,Computing Education ,Computer Science ,ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION ,Programming ,[INFO.EIAH]Computer Science [cs]/Technology for Human Learning ,[INFO]Computer Science [cs] ,[INFO.INFO-HC]Computer Science [cs]/Human-Computer Interaction [cs.HC] ,Abstraction - Abstract
International audience; Computational thinking is a fundamental skill for everyone, not just computer scientists. Computational thinking is the thought processes involved in formulating problems and their solutions so that the solutions are represented in a form that can be effectively carried out by an information processing agent. Teaching Computational Thinking introduces the fundamental principles of communicating computing to learners across all levels. The book delves into the philosophical and psychological foundations of computer science as a school subject as well as specific teaching methods, curriculum, tools, and research approaches in computing education. This book is intended as a guide and teaching companion for pre-service and in-service computer science teachers.
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- 2020
10. COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS’ READINESS TO DEVELOP AND USE COMPUTER DIDACTIC GAMES IN EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
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Oksana V. Klochko, Roman S. Gurevych, Vitalii I. Klochko, Nadia R. Opushko, and Mariana M. Kovtoniuk
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Computer science ,Process (engineering) ,media_common.quotation_subject ,life-long learning ,Lifelong learning ,computer didactic games ,professional activity ,educational process ,Context (language use) ,Creativity ,computer science teachers ,lcsh:LB5-3640 ,Domain (software engineering) ,lcsh:Theory and practice of education ,Basic knowledge ,Selection (linguistics) ,Mathematics education ,ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION ,Lack of knowledge ,readiness ,media_common - Abstract
The paper reports research on computer science teachers’ readiness to develop computer didactic games and implement them into the educational process. Today’s teacher of computer science has to acquire and improve professional competencies in line with modern trends of high technological society. It is a process that we consider in the context of life-long education. The use of computer didactic games is one of the forms of innovative education, which increases the attractiveness of education, generates the development of learners’ endeavour and creativity. The authors emphasize that computer science teachers’ readiness to use computer didactic games becomes impossible without mastering the methodology of pedagogical endeavours and gaming technologies in education. By this, we mean a search for more efficient ways of achieving pedagogical goals, the ability to select computer didactic games and a search for ways of their successful realization in professional activities. Development of computer didactic games requires a computer science teacher to learn methodology and standards within this domain, and to obtain the basic knowledge of environment and skills to use in games development. Our survey revealed that the use of computer didactic games is sporadic and inadequately prioritized by the computer science teachers, who appeared to have very little knowledge in techniques aimed at their development and implementation into the educational process. The main reason is that prospective computer science teachers do not learn it sufficiently in higher educational establishments. This sphere remains underestimated by those who educate prospective computer science teachers, as well as by computer science teachers themselves. As a result, we observe a lack of knowledge in development, selection and implementation of computer didactic games. Theoretical analysis of the use of computer didactic games and their implementation into the educational process remains out of scholars’ attention, despite the issue becoming more and more attractive. The examination of computer science teachers’ readiness to develop computer didactic games and implement them into the educational process allows us to suggest ways for enhancing the level of teachers’ readiness for this training activity.
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- 2020
11. CODING FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADUATION.
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Kilfoyle Remis, Katie
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COMPUTER science , *ELEMENTARY schools , *HIGH schools , *COMPUTER science teachers , *SCIENCE - Abstract
The article discusses about the introduction of computer science courses in elementary and high school levels. Topics discussed include a brief forecast on the growth of computer-related occupations in the next decade, the recommendations made by the trade organization Computer Science Teachers Association concerning computer science courses, and a description of the computer science curriculum adopted by the School District of Springfield Township and the St. Vrain Valley School District.
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- 2015
12. Academic perceptions of the ideal computer science student.
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Thinyane, Hannah
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COMPUTER science students ,COMPUTER science education ,COMPUTER science teachers ,HIGHER education - Abstract
This paper presents the results of a case study aimed at identifying the skills that lecturers in a computer science department value in an undergraduate student, and to determine if there is a departmental construction of an 'ideal' student. To answer this question, a case study was undertaken in the Computer Science Department at a small university in South Africa. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire and to take part in an interview to solicit feedback on their notion of an 'ideal' student. This study found that participants valued the following skills within undergraduate student: creativity; computer playfulness; planning, analytical or abstract thinking, and problem solving; introverted personality; engagement in class; working independently; self efficacy; and responsibility. It also found a strong correlation between participant's own performance as a student and their understanding of an 'ideal' student. These results are then discussed within the context of South African Higher Education, where student populations are becoming more diverse. The paper calls for academics to reflect on their own teaching, and the relevance of their practices to the present conditions of transformation in Higher Education in South Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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13. From Esterel to HipHop.
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Mone, Gregory
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COMPUTER science teachers , *COMPUTER science , *PROGRAMMING languages , *COMPUTER programming - Abstract
An interview with computer science professor GÇrard Berry, recipient of the 2014 French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) Gold Medal, is presented. Topics discussed include his introduction to computer science, his notion of the stupid computer, and his discovery of the Esterel programming language. Berry also discusses his return to a teaching position at CollÇge de France.
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- 2014
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14. TEACH COMPUTING.
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Clarke, Beverly
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INFORMATION technology education ,AUTHORS ,CONSULTANTS ,COMPUTER science teachers ,COMPUTER science ,INFORMATION technology ,COMPUTATIONAL intelligence - Abstract
An interview with author and education consultant Beverly Clarke is presented. Clarke discusses her book "Computer Science Teacher" and her career as teacher. She outlines her career highlights such as delivering excellent results year on year and being involved with developing videos for computational thinking videos BBC Bitesize. She elaborates the importance of teaching computing in schools for the future of computing in Great Britain.
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- 2017
15. Modern field has a champion with a rare Crown privilege.
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Elmes, John
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COMPUTER science teachers , *SCHOLARS , *COMPUTER science - Abstract
The article features Nick Jennings and discusses his appointment as Regius professor for computer science at the University of Southampton in Great Britain as of March 27, 2014. Topics discussed include a background on Jennings' career and achievements as a scholar, the benefits of receiving the title of Regius professor and developments related to the growing recognition of the importance of computer science.
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- 2014
16. Teaching Computational Thinking
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ABAH, Joshua Abah
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Computational Thinking ,Algorithm ,Computer Science Teachers ,Computer Science Methods ,4. Education ,Computing Education ,Computer Science ,ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION ,Programming ,Abstraction - Abstract
Computational thinking is a fundamental skill for everyone, not just computer scientists. Computational thinking is the thought processes involved in formulating problems and their solutions so that the solutions are represented in a form that can be effectively carried out by an information processing agent. Teaching Computational Thinking introduces the fundamental principles of communicating computing to learners across all levels. The book delves into the philosophical and psychological foundations of computer science as a school subject as well as specific teaching methods, curriculum, tools, and research approaches in computing education. This book is intended as a guide and teaching companion for pre-service and in-service computer science teachers., TEACHING COMPUTATIONAL THINKING is a publication of The Network for Grassroots Science and Mathematics Education (The VillageMath Network), Department of Mathematics Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, NIGERIA
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