Pedagogy of computer

Aim and objective of teaching computer science

1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING COMPUTER SCIENCE

2. Objectives of Teaching Computer Science When we study a particular subject,it is essential to think about the motives and purpose of understanding the subject. The merits that can be drawn or purpose that be served by the study of that subject generally become the aims for its study.

3. Prior to setting the objectives every teacher should have knowledge of the should have knowledge of the psychological, intellectual and social students. Thus, it can be said that the teaching objectives depend on both the social and environmental factors.

4. Aims and objectives of teaching Computer Science Generally, the terms aims and objectives are used synonymously. Aim is general declaration of intent which gives direction to a teaching programme . Objective is small objective, helps required in achieving a specific aim which makes that study more useful and helps in bringing the desired bahavioural changes in the students.

5. Aims Objectives Aim is general declaration of intent which gives direction to a teaching programme . Objective is particular point in that direction. Aim is the answer to the question of why a subject is taught. It is an answer to the question of what will be achieved after the teaching of that topic. They are indefinite and vague Mostly the teacher is responsible for their fulfillment. A lot of time is taken for their achievement. Time taken is not much. The achievement of objectives can be verified along with the teaching of the lesson or after the completion of the lesson.

6. Aims of teaching computer science To provide practical knowledge of the subject matter. To provide the latest knowledge. To provide the broad objectives of computer sciences i.e , skill knowledge, interest ,appreciation ,application and understanding etc. To provide fundamental skills and processed for proper understanding of the subject matter

7. The other aims are : Disciplinary aim- To develop the students in making their minds and habits disciplined. Moral aim- To help the students in the development of moral values such as false notion,superstition and mysteries. Utilization aim- To enables the students to make use of the study of computer sciences in their day –to-day life activites . Vocational aim- To help the students in preparing them for the future professions of occupations.

8. Intellectual or mental development aim- TO develop the intellectual or mental abilities of the students. Problem solving aim- To help the students to acquire problem solving ability by training them in scientific method or approach. Social aim- To help in the process of the development of society and inculcate social virtues and ideals among the students. Cultural aim- To help in the process of preservation, promotion and transmission of culture.

9. Inter Disciplinary aim- TO help the students in utilizing study of computer sciences for the study of other subjects for the study of other subjects of the school curriculum. Aesthetic aim- To help the students in the inculcation of aesthetic sense and artistic values. Objectives of computer sciences In general, the objectives of teaching are same as those of science or teaching of any other subject. The modern education is known for the all round development of the child as it is child centred .

10. Types of Objectives: General Objectives- These objectives pertains to the Computer science as a subject. Specific objectives- These objectives pertains to a particular topic in a particular time period. these can further be divided into the following categories 1.knowledge 2.Understanding 3. Application 4. Skill/Creativity

11. Expected Behavioural Objectives- These objectives indicate the expected behavioural changes that can occur in the students.

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