The document discusses the aims and objectives of teaching computer science at different educational levels. Aims are general declarations of intent that provide direction but are indefinite, while objectives are specific points that can be achieved within a lesson and assessed. At the primary level, aims include arousing interest and developing skills like observation. At the secondary level, aims are developing problem-solving abilities and understanding technology's impact. For higher secondary, aims involve enriching instruction and stimulating further learning through computers. Objectives generally focus on developing interests, scientific thinking, and computer skills.
2. Aims
Aim is general declaration of
intent which gives direction to a
teaching programme.
Aim is the answer to the question
of why a subject is taught.
They are indefinite and vague.
These are close to the ideals
which cannot be fully achieved.
A lot of time is taken for their
achievement
Objectives
Objective is a particular point in
that direction.
It is an answer to the question of
what will be achieved after the
teaching of that topic.
They are definite and clear.
Mostly the teacher is responsible
for their fulfillment.
Time taken is not much. The
achievement of objectives can be
verified along with the teaching of
the lesson or after the completion
of the lesson.
3. General Aims
To provide practical knowledge of the subject matter.
To provide latest knowledge.
To contribute specific ideals like concepts of accuracy,
diligence, versatility.
To educate them regarding the application of computer science
in their day to day life.
To develop scientific attribute , scientific appreciation and
scientific temper.
To stimulate the spirit of study , investigation , invention and
exploring updates in the technology.
4. General Objectives
To develop interest towards study of Computer science.
To think and reason scientifically.
To work with accuracy.
To acquire the skills of knowledge and skills of using
computers.
To acquire knowledge , skills and attitudes to pose question
,seek answers and design solutions to a problem.
To use a full range of information systems to process
information.
5. Aims and objectives of teaching
computer science at various levels
Primary school stage
• Arousing and maintaining interest.
• Developing the habits of observations, explorations,
classification and systematic ways of thinking.
• Developing the child’s power of manipulation and so on.
6. Secondary school stage
• Developing the ability to reach generalisations and to apply
them for solving every day problems.
• Understanding the impact of computer science on our way of
life.
• Developing interest in hobbies related to computers their
generations and so on.
7. Higher secondary school stage
For higher secondary level, computer education helps to enrich the
instructional process. It stimulates the interest of the learner for
further learning.
It helps the students to easily understand what the learn and retain
it for further learning. Their quantity of learning is improved.
Computer education makes it possible to bring to the classroom the
events or process that is inaccessible. To develop scientific attitude.
This include a. A desire for accurate knowledge
b . Belief in cause and effect
c. Critical thinking
d. Intellectual honesty
e. Open-mindedness and so on.
8. Conti….
The talents and potentials of experts in different fields could
be profitably used for classroom instruction. Computer
education helps to provide education to a larger number of
students a time.
To familiarise the pupils with the world in which they are
living and to make them understand the impact of computer
science on society so as to enable them to adjust themselves to
the environment.
To give the students a historical perspective, so that they may
understand the evolution of computers, development in
computers etc.
