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EDIT915 Teaching Secondary Computing Studies: Advanced

Updated: 12 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 On line
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites EDIT914
Co-requisites ED901 or ED902 or PREX901 or PREX902
Restrictions EDIT913
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Christine Reading (creading@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides an extension to the foundation study and involves sufficient preparation for teaching Computing Studies at the senior secondary level. Although particular learning activities are based on the NSW syllabuses, other syllabuses can be used. The structure and content of the syllabuses are analysed during the design of project-based learning activities and selection of suitable strategies and structures for effective learning based on knowing how students understand and learn. Creation of challenging learning environments is emphasised throughout the unit. Mandatory online participation provides opportunities to collaborate with peers. This unit is offered fully online and requires ready access to a computer and the Internet.
Materials Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. apply the structure and content of relevant senior Computing Studies syllabuses,
  2. plan learning based on the way students learn Computing Studies,
  3. justify the selection of suitable strategies to foster learning,
  4. justify the selection of suitable structures to foster learning,
  5. design project-based learning activities; and
  6. create challenging learning environments.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students develop and apply knowledge about the teaching of computing studies to secondary school students. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students are encouraged to develop written and electronic communication skills including participation in collaborative online activities. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students are encouraged to explore approaches from outside their own sphere of experience when investigating and planning learning experiences related to teaching. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to use a variety of information retrieval skills from sources such as books, journals, the internet and documents from government and other organizations. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students are encouraged to develop research and communication attitudes and skills which will contribute to their personal and professional development. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Students are encouraged to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to their investigations and planning of learning experiences related to teaching. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students are encouraged to consider, and incorporate into their teaching strategies, social and ethical issues which arise as a result of using technology. 		True True
8 Team Work
There are mandatory online activities for interpersonal contact and students are required to make use of the electronic communication facilities to collaborate with other students. 		True True
   

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