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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
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Preparing Future Secondary Computer Science Educators
Ajwa, Iyad
American Secondary Education, v35 n3 p54-62 Sum 2007
Although nearly every college offers a major in computer science, many computer science teachers at the secondary level have received little formal training. This paper presents details of a project that could make a significant contribution to national efforts to improve computer science education by combining teacher education and professional development. A computer science endorsement program will prepare preservice teachers in: basic skills and concepts, programming, algorithm design, computer system components, data bases, and social issues related to computer use. A series of professional development workshops will improve the content knowledge of current teachers, enabling them to teach computer science concepts and information technology fluency.
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Computer Science Education, Preservice Teachers, Computer Uses in Education, Information Technology, Computer Science, Faculty Development, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Improvement, Social Influences, Computer Literacy, Workshops, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Education. 229 Dwight Schar Building, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805. Tel: 419-289-5273; Web site: http://www3.ashland.edu/ase
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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