Didactics information science

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module SLO231 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 36,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): 42,00 Part-time program: Instructor(s) Fabian Di Fiore Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in January Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties The students are skilful in employing traditional office tools (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, ...) and other software packages including word processors, databases, spreadsheets and presentation software. The student is experienced in writing programmes using a specific programming language (C, C++, Java, Pascal, ...) and has a comprehensive knowledge of the general programming structures present in many languages. This course runs in parallel to `Inleiding in de onderwijskunde'. *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) In this course, you will • place computer science as a educational course within the secondary education • analyse and apply the statement of the intention, principles and organization of a given school as well as the final attainment levels • concretize general learning goals, objectives and attitudes; • put up a statement of the intention, principles and organization of your lessons for a given year • situate important didactical instruments including statements of the intention, principles and organization of your school and lessons, lesson preparations, diary, ...; • put up a model for educational acting; • make lesson preparations according to a given educational model; • learn to evaluate your own course content; • learn how to evaluate your pupils; • ... 3. Course content This course module consists of a syllabus containing a selection of basic documents like studied in 'General Didactics', supplemented with available relevant documents published by the educational authorities. The central theme is to attain the necessary skills and competences in order to function as a teacher. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Assignments - individual Assignments - in group Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Assignments 6. Compulsory reading – study material 7. Recommended reading - study material Syllabus containing a selection of basic documents, supplemented with available relevant documents published by the educational authorities. 8. Tutoring See the bibliography listed in the syllabus. laatste aanpassing: last update: 08/10/2007 11:40 fabian.difiore