PK12-CSS - Computer Studies - Senior
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Course Description
Computer Studies Senior is all about creating and problem solving and explores Computer Science pedagogy including best practices in teaching and learning in grades 11 and 12. This course represents an exciting opportunity for teachers to expand their ability to jointly explore the principles of decomposition, pattern recognition, abstractions, and algorithms. Ontario Ministry documents and curriculum will be explored to develop student-centric activities so students are able to explore their passion for computing. Strategies will be developed to create a Computer Science classroom into a place where students are makers and creators and not simply consumers of technology. The course explores computing systems fundamentals, computing innovations, and important societal issues such as data privacy, environmental issues, and computing ethics.
Prerequisites
- Certificate of Qualification: Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers.
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Post-Secondary Education:
Must hold an acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications.
- 2 Full University Degree Credits in the Subject: Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of 2.0 university degree credits in Computer Studies;
OR
1 Full University Degree Credit in the Subject and 2 Years Full Time Related Work Experience: Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of 1.0 university degree credits in Computer Studies and a completed Related Work Experience form.
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1 Full University Degree Credit in the Subject and successful completion of the Pre-Admission Test in Computer Science: Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of 1.0 university degree credits in Computer Studies and successful completion of the Computer Studies proficiency test at OISE (valid for 3 years from test date).
- Must be able to code Java or Python
PLEASE NOTE:
1.0 university degree credits is the equivalent to 1 full year course, or, 2 half-year courses.
Recommendations
Successful completion is a final grade of C-
Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.
Grant is an active high school Computer Science and Computer Engineering teacher at Malvern CI in the TDSB (Toronto District School Board). Prior to joining the TDSB, he held a variety of technical and leadership roles IBM Canada over 19 years. Grant is a frequent speaker at educational conferences and is an executive member and conference chair of the Association of Computer Science Educators (ACSE) of Ontario. He is an author, inventor, and advocate for K-12 Computer Science Education.