184.228 Didactics in computer science education
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2020W, SE, 2.0h, 3.0EC, to be held in blocked form
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: SE Seminar
  • Format: Online

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

  • describe the basics and theories of pedagogy and didactics
  • describe the offers of computer science education in the Austrian educational system,
  • select a topic for a joint (group) presentation
  • plan the cooperation in a group for presentation
  • list the influencing factors and planning bases for a presentation or a course unit
  • apply these influencing factors,
  • plan a teaching unit using distance learning tools,
  • select suitable (especially electronic) media,
  • justify the expected learning outcomes of the presentation,
  • select suitable (especially electronic) media,
  • present the chosen topic as a group in a joint and interactive way,
  • evaluate the result of the presentation.

Subject of course

Basics of didactics and pedagogy, pedagogical theories, planning of presentations and teaching units, media for computer science teaching, practice with distance learning in the form of lectures.

Teaching methods

  • Exemplary extracts from the history and theory of pedagogy and didactics
  • Joint development of educational priorities for a fictitious target group
  • Application of pedagogical models in computer science education
  • Discussion of pedagogical case studies
  • Development of the group topics
  • Preparation of the presentations
  • Carrying out the presentations as group work

Mode of examination

Immanent

Additional information

Details on registration - especially on group formation - at the preliminary meeting.

In the preliminary discussion, (further) focal points of the seminar can also be determined together. Possible focal points: "Python in class", "Progressive Web Apps".

The documents for the LVA are provided by TUWEL.

In the last semester, the use of Telegram has proven to be very useful, especially for inquiries, discussions and information that should be made available quickly.=> Registration link...Please use a User-ID that shows a connection to your name.

Didactical and pedagogical basic knowledge is desired. The seminar is aimed at all those who want or need to lecture on computer science topics, not only active or future teachers.

The presentations will be held as distance learning courses on several (to be agreed upon) dates, if possible blocked on consecutive days. Approximate duration of the presentation: 25 minutes per group member. If the Covid restrictions permit it, also the presentation and/or recording of the presentation is possible in the seminar house Doebling, 1190 Vienna.

 

Estimation of effort:

15 h attendance at the distance learning events of the preparation phase
35 h Working out the seminar paper
20 h presentation and attendance or cooperation in other presentations
5 h postprocessing (documentation)
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75 h = 3 ECTS

When writing this paper, please observe the guidelines of the TU Vienna for dealing with plagiarism: https://www.tuwien.at/fileadmin/Assets/dienstleister/Datenschutz_und_Dokumentenmanagement/Lehre_-_Leitfaden_zum_Umgang_mit_Plagiaten.pdf

Please consider the plagiarism guidelines of TU Wien when writing your seminar paper: Directive concerning the handling of plagiarism (PDF)

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Fri16:00 - 17:0009.10.2020 (LIVE)Preliminary meeting
Course is held blocked

Examination modalities

The seminar teaches basic concepts from the history and theory of pedagogy and didactics. The understanding of these terms has to be proven in a test. Furthermore, participation in the seminar requires the willingness to discuss methodical and didactical topics. In any case, the focus of the assessment is the practical part, i.e. the presentation of the chosen topic by the group. All other participants take on the role of the target group defined by the presentation group. The following points should be observed:

  • Description of the target group and the (fictitious) previous knowledge of the target group
  • Describe the expected learning outcomes after the presentation has been given
  • Creative selection of suitable media
  • Performing the presentation
  • Cooperation within the group
  • Success control after the presentation
  • Submission of a summary report

Course registration

Registration modalities

Explanation at the preliminary discussion. Group formation and registration at the 1st lock course. Not at the department.

Curricula

Literature

Auer: Kleines Lexikon der Pädagogik und Didaktik

Previous knowledge

Programs for presentation like PowerPoint or Impress.

Language

German