CSCI6121

Section: Module 2: Information Literacy for Graduate Students | CSCI6121: Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science | NJCTL

• CSCI6301 Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science

  Welcome to PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science
  

  • Background: Online
  • Grading
  • Pedagogy
  • Course Materials

  Teachers will learn how to use research-proven approaches to create a highly effective and welcoming learning environment for their students. Pedagogy topics include social constructivism; meta-cognition; differentiation; and remote learning. Policy topics include grading based on mastery; why homework should not be graded; and providing retests to encourage continuous improvement.
  

  Prerequisite: None

  In order to receive a passing grade, the participant must complete the following course requirements:
  

  1. Critical Thinking Assignments: Module 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16
     
  2. Short Answer Discussion Questions: Module 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 
     
  3. Final Assignment: Module 17

  Grade Distribution:

  Critical Thinking Assignments:  60%

  Short Answer Discussion Assignments: 30%

  Final Assignment: 10%

  
  

  PTI (Progressive Teaching Initiative) course pedagogy combines brief bits of direct instruction on a topic with formative assessments questions designed to help students construct deeper knowledge as they solve increasingly complicated problems together in groups. There are three major sets of problems to solve: 

  • formative assessment problems built into a SMART notebook presentation and linked to student polling devices
    
  • accompanying classwork and homework problems
    
  • labs and virtual activities

  In this course you will learn about these teaching methods.

  See the required readings listed in each module.

  • Select activity Student Resources Including Student Handbook

    

    Student Resources Including Student Handbook URL
  • Select activity Instructor Weekly Office Hour Schedule

    

    Instructor Weekly Office Hour Schedule URL

    Join this Zoom link on Mondays between 3-4:30 pm ET to ask Kristin any questions that you have about the Teaching Methods course. If this time does not work for you, please email Kristin to arrange another time.

    Please note that you must email kristin@njctl.org the day before to let her know you will be attending.

    
    

  • Select activity CSCI6121 Course Syllabus

    

    CSCI6121 Course Syllabus File
  • Select activity Graduate Course Writing - General Expectations

    

    Graduate Course Writing - General Expectations File
  • Select activity Critical Thinking Assignment Rubric Modules 1-16

    

    Critical Thinking Assignment Rubric Modules 1-16 File
  • Select activity Critical Thinking Assignment Rubric Module 17

    

    Critical Thinking Assignment Rubric Module 17 File
  • Select activity MET 6121 Short Answer Rubric

    

    MET 6121 Short Answer Rubric File
  • Select activity Methods Course Discussion Board

    

    Methods Course Discussion Board Forum
  • Select activity APA Guidelines for Formatting of Written Assignments and Reference Citations

    

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