Course: Fundamentals of algorithmization and programming for primary education

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Course title Fundamentals of algorithmization and programming for primary education
Course code KVD/ZAPV
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Průcha Tomáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Frank Filip, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Baťko Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The term algorithm and algorithms ways. Basic algorithmic structures. Digital technologies suitable for the development of computational thinking at primary school. The children's programming environment for the development of computational thinking pupils at primary school. Solving examples useful for developing computational thinking in a chosen programming environment and with selected technical equipment.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 8 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
logical thinking developed at the output level of high school RVP
to clarify the basic concepts of multimedia and computers
Skills
to orientate in the graphical user environment
control user-level standard multimedia technology and computer
to present the results of the solution in a limited time
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to clarify the function of technical teaching resources in teaching
explain the weaknesses and strengths of interactive learning
able to understand the problems of algorithmization
Skills
to propose appropriate interactive solutions to increase the effectiveness of teaching
to solve examples that can be used to develop computational thinking in a chosen environment
to select the environment for the development of computational thinking according to the purpose of use
to solve the minor technical problems associated with the use of technology in teaching
to work with error as a learning tool
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Individual study
Students' portfolio
Task-based study method
Skills
Skills demonstration
Individual study
Competences
Seminar classes
Seminar
Collaborative instruction
E-learning
assessment methods
Knowledge
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Skills demonstration during practicum
Skills
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Programování pro děti : naučte se programovat při tvorbě skvělých her. 1. vyd. Brno : Computer Press, 2013. ISBN 978-80-251-3809-0.
  • Baťko, Jan. KVD/ZAPV - Základy algoritmizace a programování. Západočeská univerzita v Plzni. 2023.
  • Liukas, Linda. Hello, Ruby : dobrodružné programování. Vydání první. 2017. ISBN 978-80-905803-4-3.
  • Maněnová, M. a S. Pekárková. Algoritmizace s využitím robotických hraček pro děti do věku 8 let. České Budějovice. 2019.
  • Procházka, Josef. Lapeš, Jakub. Tocháček, Daniel. Robotika s LEGO WeDo pro 1. stupeň ZŠ. Univerzita Karlova, Pedagogická fakulta. 2020.
  • Vaníček, Jiří. Informatika pro 1. stupeň základní školy: informační a komunikační technologie.. Brno, 2012. ISBN 978-80-251-3749-9.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter