013040 Computing Studies Teaching Methods 1

This subject combines theory with practice to explore the skills and understandings required to teach information and software technology/computing studies in secondary school. (This subject is closely associated with practicum.) It examines teaching approaches and strategies for working with adolescents in information and software technology, with a focus on developing knowledge and understanding – and promoting problem solving and critical thinking – in design and development. The topics include the effects of past, current and emerging information and software technologies on the individual and society; responsibilities and ethics in the use of information and software technology; effective communication skills and collaborative work practices; and selecting, and employing a range of appropriate assessment strategies.