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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9404005062019 | Computer Science Education and Algorithmic Thinking | 1 | 2 | 6,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Yüksek Lisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
In this course, it is aimed to use computer science and algorithmic thinking topics in education.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | To know the scope of computer science education |
| 2 | Knowing the role of the teacher in computer science education |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
[Yok]
Content of the Course
Concepts and theories in computer science education and algorithmic thinking.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Computer Science Education | ||
| 2 | Computational Thinking Definition and Scope | ||
| 3 | Cognitive Tools and Computational Thinking | ||
| 4 | Concepts and Theories in Computer Science Education | ||
| 5 | Computer Science Education Scope | ||
| 6 | Teaching Methods for Computer Science Education | ||
| 7 | Computerless Computer Science Teaching | ||
| 8 | Computing Thinking and Technological Toys | ||
| 9 | Midterm exam | ||
| 10 | Block-Based Programming | ||
| 11 | Text Based Programming | ||
| 12 | Educational Robots and Computational Thinking | ||
| 13 | Interdisciplinary Teaching Approach | ||
| 14 | Teacher Training for Informatics | ||
| 15 | How to Evaluate Computational Thinking Skills? | ||
| 16 | Final Exam |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Yasemin GÜLBAHAR, “Bilgi İşlemsel Düşünmeden Programlamaya”, Pegem Akademi, 1. Baskı, 2017.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the sections of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation".
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Reading | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 178 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | |
| LO 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| LO 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High