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FDD3462 Computer Science Education Research 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FDD3462 (Spring 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FDD3462 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Introduction to computer science education: Learning in computer science. Research about learning in computer science.

Current research subjects: Introductory programming. Gender issues in computer science. Critical theory. Quantitative and qualitative research.

Individual project.

Intended learning outcomes

After a passed course, the student should be able to

  • explain basic concepts about how students learn computer science as well as about teaching the subject,
  • account for different research methods in computer science education,
  • use concepts and theories and apply research methods in some subarea of computer science education

in order to

  • be able to carry out own research in computer science education.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

No information inserted

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • EXA1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Home assignments, seminar and individual project.

Examiner

Profile picture Viggo Kann

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Theoretical Computer Science

Education cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at EECS/Theoretical Computer Science