Subject

Methodology of Informatics

Course Title

Methodology of Informatics
Methods in teaching informatics

Code

F23L3S054

Study Programme

Computer education

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

8 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Ana Madevska Bogdanova

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Earned at least 150 credits

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

The goal of the course is to equip students with the ability to use state-of-the-art classroom techniques to capture students' interest and encourage them to acquire new knowledge during classroom instruction. Students will be trained to conduct active classroom instruction, using creative techniques appropriate to the students' ages and the material according to the curriculum.

11.

Course content

Lectures:
1. Introduction to the subject
2. Characteristics and features of computer science instruction.
3. Developing critical thinking and algorithmic thinking for high school students
4. Scientific methods in computer science education.
5. Using the ESR framework.
6. Modern methods of conducting various types of classes.
7. Presentation techniques.
8. Flipped Classroom
9. Ghemification
10. Challenges of online teaching
11. Knowledge Check. Assessment
12. Motivation and group work

Practical Classes:
1. Introduction
2. Characteristics and features of computer science instruction.
3. Developing critical thinking and algorithmic thinking for high school students
4. Scientific methods in computer science education.
5. Using the ESR framework.
6. Modern methods of conducting various types of classes.
7. Application of presentation techniques.
8. Practical Implementation of the Flipped Classroom
9. Development of educational games
10. Applications that fail in online teaching
11. Knowledge Rover Exercises. Assessment
12. Motivation and group work

12.

Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.2 and 16.1 have been completed.

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Gary D. Borich \| Effective Teaching Methods: Research-Based Practice (9th Edition) \| Pearson \| 2016 2. Sue Sentance (Editor), Erik Barendsen (Editor), Carsten Schulte (Editor) \| Computer Science Education \| Bloomsburry \| 2018 3. Orit Hazzan, Noa Ragonis, Tami Lapidot \| Guide to Teaching Computer Science \| Springer \| 2020
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year