METHODS AND APPROACHES IN TEACHING PROGRAMMING

GKE444

Course Code: GKE444
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Will be able to explain the difference between programming and coding.
Will be able to relate the development of computers to the development of programming.
Will be aware of the developments in the programming teaching process
Will be able to understand how to teach programming to different age groups.
Will be able to gain experience in teaching programming without a computer.
Will be able to use block-based, text-based and physical programming approaches.
Will be able to understand how to evaluate the programming teaching process.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

GNKE111, BTU100

Course Description

In order to teach programming at all ages with pedagogically appropriate methods and approaches, gaining the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	History of Programming Languages and Teaching Programming
2^nd Week	Teaching Programming in the World
3^rd Week	Programming Teaching in Turkey
4^th Week	Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching Programming
5^th Week	Teaching Programming from Cognitive, Affective and Social Perspectives
6^th Week	Research on Programming Teaching at Primary, Secondary and High School Levels
7^th Week	Activities Without Computers in Programming Teaching
8^th Week	Programming Teaching and Drama
9^th Week	Block Based Programming
10^th Week	Text Based Programming
11^th Week	Physical Programming
12^th Week	Mobile Applications in Programming Teaching
13^th Week	Evaluation Approaches in Programming Teaching
14^th Week	Future Trends in Programming Teaching

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Gülbahar, Y. & Karal, H. (Editörler). (2018). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Programlama Öğretimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
2. Gülbahar Y, Kalelioğlu F, Kert SB, Kaplan A, Koçak B, İliş EB, Karaosmanoğlu G, Demirci O, Köse T, Kaymak Özgür Y. (Editörler). (2017). 5. Sınıf Bilişim Teknolojileri ve Yazılım Dersi: Öğretmen Rehberi. Google: İstanbul.
3. Gülbahar Y, Kalelioğlu F, Kert SB, İliş EB, Kıdıman Demirhan E, Yurdakök EA, Karaosmanoğlu G. (Editörler). (2018). 6. Sınıf Bilişim Teknolojileri ve Yazılım Dersi: Öğretmen Rehberi. Google, İstanbul.
4. Alexiou-Ray, J., Raulston, C., Fenton, D., & Johnston, S. (2018). Coding: Coding in the K-12 Classroom. In A. Ottenbreit-Leftwich & R. Kimmons, The K-12 Educational Technology Handbook. EdTech Books. URL: https://edtechbooks.org/k12handbook/coding_in_k-12

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Assignment	1	20
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	13	3	39
Preparation for Final exam	1	12	12
Course hours	13	2	26
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	8	8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	2	16	32
Total Work Load			121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
K6
K7
K8	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
K9
K10