CAS in Computer Science and Computer Science Didactics at Lower-Secondary Level
In almost all future professions, basic computer science skills will increasingly be part of the job profile as a matter of course. Curriculum 21 formulates the mandate to teach computer science in all three cycles of compulsory schooling. Consequently, subject-specific and subject-didactic knowledge of the basic concepts of computer science will increasingly be a standard part of the application profile of successful teachers.
The certificate course "CAS in Computer Science and Computer Science Didactics at Lower-Secondary Level" is offered in cooperation between the PH Graubünden and the ETH Zurich. The Curriculum 21 competencies in computer science are discussed in detail and their development is placed at the centre. Here, the focus is also placed on subject-integrated teaching that demonstrates computer science concepts in other subject areas and builds bridges to mathematics or languages, for example.
Successful completion of the course enables teachers to teach computer science at the lower-secondary level in a sustainable, engaging and level-appropriate manner.
The programme is aimed at teachers at the lower-secondary level and the prerequisite is a teaching qualification for the lower-secondary level. The language requirement is German at C2 level. external pageShow levels
Application
The application deadline is June 30, 2023. The number of participants is limited.
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After applying, you will receive a confirmation. You will receive confirmation of your definitive acceptance into the course after it is decided that the course will take place.
Fees
The costs for the entire certificate course "Computer Science and Computer Science Didactics at Lower-Secondary Level" amount to CHF 7500.
The certificate course starts in October 2023 and ends in November 2024. The module "Basic Concepts of Computer Science" lasts four full days and takes place at ETH Zurich. The CAS "Computer Science and Computer Science Didactics at Lower-Secondary Level" further includes the modules "Subject Didactics Data Science" and "Subject Didactics Programming" for the third cycle, as well as the additional module "Subject Didactics Algorithmics". The latter is intended to focus in particular on algorithmic thinking and its interdisciplinary teaching; it consists of four full days, all of which take place at the PH Graubünden.
Attendance sessions
The attendance sessions take place on Fridays and Saturdays (full days) and are held in roughly equal parts at both universities. The introductory event takes place at ETH Zurich, the graduation ceremony at PH Graubünden. The certificate course "Computer Science and Computer Science Didactics at Lower-Secondary Level" comprises 16 attendance days.
Self-organised work time
An essential part of the course consists of applying what has been learned, for example by developing teaching sequences. The results are discussed with the instructors and improved if necessary; individual appointments are made for this purpose, which can take place in person or virtually.
Each module contains its own performance assessment, included proportionally in the overall grade, which is also determined by the grade of the course paper.
Course paper
The course concludes with the writing of a course paper that puts into practice what has been learnt by planning and, ideally, implementing a concrete teaching module.
Contact
ETH Zurich
Rämistrasse 101
HG E 17-18.5
8092
Zurich
Switzerland
Scalärastrasse 17
7000
Chur
Switzerland