Pre-Service CS Teacher Educator Professional Development Program
Format: Weekly 1.5 hour synchronous meetings
Program Outcomes:
By the end of the program, participants will:
- Understand the context and need for CS in pre-service programs
- Design a pre-service computer science program
- Create an action plan to implement the program
- Develop a network with other teacher educators in pre-service CS
Week of |
Topic |
Learning Goals |
Guest Speakers, Activities, etc. |
June 29 |
Overview of Pre-Service CS & Bringing Ed & CS Faculty
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Review CSTA Schools of Ed Case Studies Visions of CS activity Read CSTA Schools of Ed Journeys |
July 6 |
K-8 Integration |
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Example integrated CS lessons for technology, math, science, ELA, etc. courses |
July 13 |
No sessions: CSTA - Sign up for the virtual conference! csteachers.org |
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July 20 |
CS Methods - Integrated & Standalone |
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Review CSTA Schools of Ed Activities |
July 27 |
Field Experiences |
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Read CSTA Schools of Ed Field Experiences Review CSTA observation rubric/tool and compare/contrast with school’s tool Watch videos (if available) |
Aug 3 |
Wrap-Up |
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Gallery walk of plans Complete evaluation form |