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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Computer Studies Curricula

  • Unit Code

    CSE3151

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to the field of educational computing in secondary schools in Western Australia and encourages the development of a comprehensive knowledge base concerning ICT in a school context. It includes an introduction to the teaching of computer science courses in secondary schools. This unit also examines school curricula, appropriate computer applications and the development and assessment of teaching programmes.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSE2101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe the introductory computer studies courses currently being implemented in local schools.
  2. Design a teaching programme for a computer studies course based on broad curriculum directives.
  3. Develop lessons to effectively implement computer solutions to data processing problems using applications software.
  4. Discuss current issues relating to the teaching of introductory computer studies.
  5. Evaluate all aspects of lower school computer studies programmes.
  6. Explain the rationale and aims of lower secondary school computer studies curricula.
  7. Explain the requirements of hardware, software and courseware for the effective implementation of computer studies courses in lower secondary schools.
  8. Plan lessons using a range of teaching strategies.

Unit Content

  1. Critical examination of current curriculum issues involving the study of computer technology.
  2. Detailed examination of local computer studies curricula.
  3. Examination of current issues relating to the teaching of introductory computer studies, including the concept of computer literacy in schools and society.
  4. Preparation of teaching programmes and lessons.
  5. Resources and equipment required to service courses.
  6. Strategies to teach the use of applications software.
  7. Teaching strategies and evaluation strategies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This class will involve lectures, seminars, workshops, directed individual work and guided reading.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentTeaching programme and lesson plans60%
WorkshopWorkshop Activities40%

Text References

  • Jonassen, D.H. (Ed.).(2004). Handbook of research on educational communications and technology. (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  • Roblyer, M. D., & Edwards, J. (2000). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. (2nd ed.). Sydney: Prentice-Hall.
  • Morrison, G. R., & Lowther, D. L. (2005). Integrating computer technology into the classroom. (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Inc.
  • Jonassen, D.H., Howland, J., Moore, J., & Marra, R.M. (2003). Learning to solve problems with technology: A constructivist perspective. (2nd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
  • Curriculum Council of Western Australia. (1998). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Perth: Curriculum Council of Western Australia.
  • Bitter, G. G., & Pierson, M. E. (2005). Using Technology in the Classroom. (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Journal References

  • Australian Educational Computing journal
  • Login journal

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Computer Studies Curricula

  • Unit Code

    CSE3151

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to the field of educational computing in secondary schools in Western Australia and encourages the development of a comprehensive knowledge base concerning ICT in a school context. It includes an introduction to the teaching of computer science courses in secondary schools. This unit also examines school curricula, appropriate computer applications and the development and assessment of teaching programmes.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSE2101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe the introductory computer studies courses currently being implemented in local schools.
  2. Design a teaching programme for a computer studies course based on broad curriculum directives.
  3. Develop lessons to effectively implement computer solutions to data processing problems using applications software.
  4. Discuss current issues relating to the teaching of introductory computer studies.
  5. Evaluate all aspects of lower school computer studies programmes.
  6. Explain the rationale and aims of lower secondary school computer studies curricula.
  7. Explain the requirements of hardware, software and courseware for the effective implementation of computer studies courses in lower secondary schools.
  8. Plan lessons using a range of teaching strategies.

Unit Content

  1. Critical examination of current curriculum issues involving the study of computer technology.
  2. Detailed examination of local computer studies curricula.
  3. Examination of current issues relating to the teaching of introductory computer studies, including the concept of computer literacy in schools and society.
  4. Preparation of teaching programmes and lessons.
  5. Resources and equipment required to service courses.
  6. Strategies to teach the use of applications software.
  7. Teaching strategies and evaluation strategies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This class will involve lectures, seminars, workshops, directed individual work and guided reading.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentTeaching programme and lesson plans60%
WorkshopWorkshop Activities40%

Text References

  • Jonassen, D.H. (Ed.).(2004). Handbook of research on educational communications and technology. (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  • Roblyer, M. D., & Edwards, J. (2000). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. (2nd ed.). Sydney: Prentice-Hall.
  • Morrison, G. R., & Lowther, D. L. (2005). Integrating computer technology into the classroom. (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Inc.
  • Jonassen, D.H., Howland, J., Moore, J., & Marra, R.M. (2003). Learning to solve problems with technology: A constructivist perspective. (2nd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
  • Curriculum Council of Western Australia. (1998). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Perth: Curriculum Council of Western Australia.
  • Bitter, G. G., & Pierson, M. E. (2005). Using Technology in the Classroom. (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Journal References

  • Australian Educational Computing journal
  • Login journal

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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