Study of Computer Science in the 3rd School Level Based on Schools from Tartu County and Valga County
Name
Veronika Lehesaar
Abstract
Using computer science and digital skills is a part of our everyday life. Despite this, the study of computer science varies across Estonia. The goal of the thesis was to describe the teachers’ vision of teaching computer science in the 3rd school level and based on this, give recommendations to improve the teaching of computer science. More precisely, teaching, supporting and hindering aspects were investigated as well as the role of computer science in the 3rd school level. Within the thesis, half-structured inter-views were conducted with computer science teachers from Tartu county and Valga county, which was analysed with a qualitative inductive content analysis method. The teachers that participated in the interviews discussed different topics related to the study of computer science, and brought out that it is important for children to learn to use digi-tal competencies, which is hindered by the lack of tools and materials. The teacher’s in-terest to educate themselves and the childrens’ motivation to participate in lessons were brought out as supportive factors.
Graduation Thesis language
Estonian
Graduation Thesis type
Master - Teacher of Mathematics and Informatics
Supervisor(s)
Piret Luik, Riin Saadjärv
Defence year
2023