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Graph theory exercises in lower secondary computer science
Kutiš, Martin ; Černochová, Miroslava (advisor) ; Štípek, Jiří (referee)
This master's thesis focuses on the integration of graph theory into computer science education at the lower secondary level. The theoretical part introduces the basic concepts of graph theory and typical problems that are solved within it. Furthermore, it describes the integration of graph problems in the revised Framework Educational Programme for Basic Education and specifies foreign approaches to teaching graph theory in primary and lower secondary schools as described in literature. The current state of implementing graph problems into education is examined through a questionnaire survey among computer science teachers. In the empirical part of the thesis, a methodological procedure for incorporating graph theory into teaching is proposed, consisting of two separate instructional blocks. This procedure is subsequently tested in teaching at three lower secondary schools and two multi-year grammar schools. The evaluation of the testing is based on the analysis of evaluation forms from participating teachers and semi-structured interviews conducted with them. Finally, a set of recommendations is compiled for further utilization of the prepared educational materials. The resulting proposal for integrating graph theory into teaching is ready for application by other practicing teachers and may...
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Engagement of Ozobots in teaching algorithmization and computer science thinking
Yaghobová, Anna ; Forstová, Lenka (advisor) ; Töpfer, Pavel (referee)
Presently, there is a significant tendency of using educational robotics in Computer Science classes. The main purpose of my thesis is a.n introduction of Ozobot as a. tool for education. Va.rious excercises and methodical materials are also included. \Ve are not dealing with a full collection of excercises rather with samples concerning individual problems connected with algorithm educat.ion. Overally, t.here is twelve examples. Six oť them are ťocnsed on programming Ozobot with use oť colorťul OzoCodes on paper. The remaining six examples are ťocused on programming Chobot using special code editor OzoDlockly. l'vientioned excercises are int.eded for upper grades of Element.ary school and :diddlc school respectivcly.
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Computer Science Education at Grammar Schools
Lessner, Daniel ; Holan, Tomáš (advisor) ; Salanci, Ľubomír (referee) ; Černochová, Miroslava (referee)
Title: Computer Science Education at Grammar Schools Author: Daniel Lessner Department: Department of Software and Computer Science Education Supervisor: RNDr. Tomáš Holan, Ph.D., Department of Software and Computer Science Education Abstract: Computer science is not a required component of general education in Czechia. The lack of published local experience impedes the search for general agreement in basic questions, such as: Is computer science in general education possible? Is it beneficial? What educational goals should it have, what topics should it cover? The goal of this thesis is to offer empirically verified answers to these questions, considering grammar school level (students 15-18 years old) in Czechia. A set of fundamental ideas of computer science has been identified and used to develop an introductory course. The course was repeatedly tested, evaluated and improved, following the design-based research methodology. The level of students' achieve- ments as well as their own view of the novel approach to teach "informatics" was tracked. Contrary to the widely held belief (in Czechia), it turned out that computer science in general secondary education is possible and beneficial for the students, as long as the level of difficulty and specific goals are chosen appro- priately. The course is...
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The computer science education in secondary schools with regard to requirements of the Universities
Vošický, Jan ; Marešová, Zdena (advisor) ; Pavlíčková, Jarmila (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the computer science education in the Czech Republic, especially on high schools that aren't focused on computer science education. One of the aims is to analyze level of computer science education on high shools. This is closely related to the desigh og legislative documents issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and sports of the Czech republic (i.e. National Eucation Programme, Framework educational programs, etc.) which also thessis deal with. Another aim is to summarize the requirements of Universities in field of computer science education, which represents a framework of knowledge that students should control to join University education without any problems. The main aim is to analyze and compare the level of computer science teaching at high schools with informatics requirements of universities which every upcoming student will meet. I would highlight its asymmetry and dissonance. The analysis and then comparing is based on real data obtained from the survey. In most of schools there was personal visit. Results of survey may lead to accept/decline hypothesis that computer science education on high schools is below the level needed for a transition to the university system without any problems and to draw come recommentations and suggestins for improvements in computer science education on high schools. Since this work deals with education, it will also map the information technology enviroment in which most of activities connected with study are done.
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