Syllabus for Computer Science for Advanced Level Secondary Schools in Tanzania.
Background
Computer Science subject is a new subject replacing computer studies at Advanced Secondary Education level. The subject provides a link between the ordinary secondary school course on Information and Computer Studies and the Computer science course at the university and other related courses in tertiary institutions. Computer Science is a principal subject and therefore it will form combinations together with other related subjects.
Rationale for the review
The review of Information and Computer Studies and other subjects for Ordinary Secondary School was done in 2005 to align the subjects with the competence based curriculum philosophy as well as learner centeredness. This was done in accordance with the pedagogical paradigm shift that the country is undertaking in the teaching and learning process. The computer studies subject was introduced in 1996 and since then no review has taken place. It was necessary for the review in order to update the course and meet the current technological demand.
The importance of computing skill and knowledge cannot be over-stated. Computer science subject offers knowledge and skills that enable its recipients to cope with the scientific changes and technological development. Many industries and organizations are using computer as a tool in their managerial, organizational and marketing. Therefore, A-level students must be prepared for such tasks and challenges.
Learners of this course will perform theory and practice as well as designing and implementing their own project works. The course also will develop self-learning attitude, innovation and enable direct and self employment to its graduates.
The target beneficiaries of this course are students who learnt Information and Computer Studies subject at ordinary secondary schools level.
Rationale for the review
The review of Information and Computer Studies and other subjects for Ordinary Secondary School was done in 2005 to align the subjects with the competence based curriculum philosophy as well as learner centeredness. This was done in accordance with the pedagogical paradigm shift that the country is undertaking in the teaching and learning process. The computer studies subject was introduced in 1996 and since then no review has taken place. It was necessary for the review in order to update the course and meet the current technological demand.
The importance of computing skill and knowledge cannot be over-stated. Computer science subject offers knowledge and skills that enable its recipients to cope with the scientific changes and technological development. Many industries and organizations are using computer as a tool in their managerial, organizational and marketing. Therefore, A-level students must be prepared for such tasks and challenges.
Learners of this course will perform theory and practice as well as designing and implementing their own project works. The course also will develop self-learning attitude, innovation and enable direct and self employment to its graduates.
The target beneficiaries of this course are students who learnt Information and Computer Studies subject at ordinary secondary schools level.