Computer Science Endorsement
Program Overview:
The purpose of the CSRA RESA Computer Science Endorsement is to prepare candidates to become certified in Computer Science. The curriculum is built upon current research and research-based practices that enable teachers to engage students in the vital, dynamic, and interactive process in computer science. It teaches students how to think, learn and grow. This program is structured to provide candidates with a solid understanding of the theory and practice of Computer Science as well as an understanding of the knowledge in how programming languages work, how computing systems operate and how networks drive connectivity. The candidates will have a better understanding of technology and its adaptions and advancements through the use of developing, troubleshooting and improving the use of programs. The Computer Science Endorsement Program offered by CSRA RESA is a significant and an essential component in the help, training, and support teachers and administrators in member systems receive to meet the computer science requirements and the needs of their students. The Computer Science Endorsement is comprised of three 50-hour courses that must be completed in sequence.
Program Handbook (coming soon)
Please Note: All rights and ownership of materials or products, tangible or intangible, of this endorsement program are the property of CSRA RESA and may not be used or reproduced without written approval from our agency.
Eligibility:
1. Eligibility Requirements:
(a.) To be eligible for the professional or Five-Year Induction Computer Science Endorsement, the individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field and complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2- .14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b.) To be eligible for the Three-Year Non-Renewable or Three-Year Induction Computer Science Endorsement the individual must complete requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
2. Currently employed by a Georgia school system
3. Recommendation from a building-level and district administrator
In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT). An individual with the Computer Science endorsement is in-field to teach computer science curriculum in grades P-12. Each state-approved curriculum course, with specified certificate fields that are designated as in-field, may be found under Certification/Curriculum Assignment Policies (CAPS) on the GaPSC web site at www.gapsc.com.
Endorsement Details:
When:
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Cost:
Member: $1200 per person
Non-Member: $1400 per person
Courses:
The Computer Science Endorsement is comprised of three 50-hour courses that must be completed in the following sequence:
Course 1: Basic Programming and Computations Thinking – 50 Hours: This course introduces critical thinking methods that lead to the development of well-structured programs. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental building blocks of programming, including computational thinking skills, primitive data types, functions, basic data structures, and common algorithms. The software, code examples and code projects featured in this course will be presented primarily using a text-based third-generation programming language.
Course 2 : Computer Integration and Discovery – 50 Hours: This course will also introduce how computers work and interact on both big and small scales. First, the course covers the machine-level representation of data and its abstraction to primitive data types. Next, we consider the role of a computer's operating system in managing the computer's data, memory, and computation cycles. Then, our view of computation is expanded to include many computers communicating via a network, including the client-server paradigm and various protocols used to pass data back and forth. Our definition of "computer" is expanded to include the various mobile devices we use daily.
Course 3: Computer Science Methods – 50 Hours: This course explores computer sciences as a discipline for all levels that encourages inquiry, creativity, and collaboration. Given that the nature of computing is investigative, the computer science activities will be hands-on to gain insights about teaching and learning computing concepts in classroom settings. Candidates will learn that pedagogical methods in computer science require intellectual rigor to develop lessons that are relevant and pertinent to our culturally diverse world today.
Program Materials and Technology:
Endorsement candidates must have a desktop or laptop computer and must have administrative right to download software.
uCertify License - Access code will be provided by CSRA RESA and is included in the registration fee