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Design of a Methods of Teaching Computer Science Course

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This chapter describes how to design a Methods of Teaching Computer Science (MTCS) course within an academic computer science teacher preparation program, and suggests two possible syllabi for such a course. It is emphasized, however, that different approaches and frameworks can be applied when one designs the course. In the first section of this chapter, we propose four possible perspectives on the MTCS course: the NCATE standards, merging computer science with pedagogy, Shulman’s model of teachers’ knowledge, and research findings. The second section of the chapter describes two MTCS course syllabi. We mention that though the focus in this section is placed on the MTCS course, the course models, as well as parts of them, can be used also for other purposes related to computer science teaching, such as curriculum design and professional development of computer science teachers.

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  1. Dept. Education in Technology & Science, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Technion City, Haifa, Israel

    Dr. Orit Hazzan (Associate Professor) & Dr. Tami Lapidot

  2. Computer Science Studies, School of Education, Beit Berl College, Doar Beit Berl, Israel

    Dr. Noa Ragonis

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Hazzan, O., Lapidot, T., Ragonis, N. (2011). Design of a Methods of Teaching Computer Science Course. In: Guide to Teaching Computer Science. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-443-2_14

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