1. COMPUTER LITERACY (SECONDARY 1-3) An overview

2. Contents computer systems (25%) Information technology/application software (58%) Programming (17%) Refer to the file models.pdf for the course outline

3. Two models Model I –a syllabus for schools wishing to allocate one teaching period per week –consisting of 12 basic modules Model II –a more comprehensive course for schools wishing to allocate two teaching periods per week –consisting of 24 modules, including 12 basic modules and 12 enrichment modules.

4. Teaching: “task oriented” approach Students are given many practical tasks and features of the applications system are then introduced gradually to help students to tackle the task Students should not be required to memorize the factual statements and commands used in the pplication packages.

5. Assessment Giving students opportunities to play around with computers and gain some hands-on experience in using computers Written examination may not be the most suitable means of assessment. Continuous assessment be used and grades, instead of marks, be awarded.

6. Discussions What topics are being taught in your schools for CL? Download the file school.zip. Browse the Web sites provided. What have you observed when comparing with other schools? Has your school discuss the role CL in project learning? What is the major issue in your schools about CL in teaching and learning? What topics are being taught in primary schools? Do they have a syllabus? (see the file primary.pdf)