This course is part of the Learn to Teach Java Specialization

Beth Simon

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Learn to Teach Java SpecializationUniversity of California San Diego

About this Course

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Learn to program with ArrayLists and 2-D Arrays in Java, and prepare to teach others using the free, online interactive CS Awesome textbook.  In this course for teachers we'll guide you both in learning Java concepts and skills but also in how to effectively teach those to your students.
This course will support you in teaching the Advanced Placement Computer Science A course or a similar introductory university-level programming course.  We'll cover the  Java concepts of ArrayLists and 2-dimensional arrays, as covered in the APCS A Units 7 and 8.  Each topic will begin by relating Java to block-based programming languages and then provide video overviews of CS Awesome content along with additional materials to supplement learning for your students.  

You'll engage with additional materials to support your teaching including "deep dive" classroom discussion questions, assessment overviews, code tracing and problem solving skills for your students, including preparation for free response coding questions.

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Skills you will gain

JavaArrayLists2-D arraysComputer ProgrammingAPCS A

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Course 4 of 5 in the

Learn to Teach Java Specialization

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

Beth Simon

Teaching Professor

Education Studies

13,707 Learners

21 Courses

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University of California San Diego

UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 10 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom—life is their laboratory.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Welcome!

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 10 min), 2 readings

2 videos

Welcome!2m

Welcome to the Learn to Teach Java Specialization7m

2 readings

Make an Account on these Sites15m

Using Googledocs in this Course3m

4 hours to complete

ArrayLists (Unit 7): Learn as a Student

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 92 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes

10 videos

Block to Text: ArrayLists1m

Introduction to ArrayLists10m

ArrayList Methods12m

Traversing ArrayLists with Loops: Part 11m

Traversing ArrayLists with Loops: Part 214m

Traversing ArrayLists with Loops: Part 37m

Searching Algorithms: Part 19m

Searching Algorithms: Part 215m

Searching Algorithms: Part 38m

Sorting Algorithms11m

2 readings

Extra search resources3m

Extra Sorting Resources10m

5 practice exercises

CS Awesome 7.114m

CS Awesome 7.224m

CS Awesome 7.326m

CS Awesome 7.529m

CS Awesome 7.634m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

ArrayLists (Unit 7): Teacher Powerup

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 64 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

7 videos

Mixed Up Code Overview10m

Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 115m

Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 210m

Assessment Options5m

Developing Problem Solving Skills9m

Free Response Question Overview (7.4) Part 17m

Free Response Question Overview (7.4) Part 25m

1 reading

Optional: Read me if you haven't used Perusall for Classroom Discussions before

2 practice exercises

Java Mastery Quiz33m

Teacher Mastery Quiz40m

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

2-D Arrays (Unit 8): Learn as a Student

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 27 min)

4 videos

Two-Dimensional Arrays Part 16m

Two-Dimensional Arrays Part 24m

Traversing 2D Arrays (nested loops) Part 18m

Traversing 2D Arrays (nested loops) Part 28m

2 practice exercises

CS Awesome 8.119m

CS Awesome 8.229m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

2-D Arrays (Unit 8): Teacher Powerup

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 37 min)

5 videos

Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 17m

Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 25m

Assessment Options2m

Free Response Question Overview Part 19m

Free Response Question Overview Part 212m

2 practice exercises

Java Mastery Quiz18m

Teacher Mastery Quiz36m

About the Learn to Teach Java Specialization

Learn to teach introductory Java -- with a focus on the new Advanced Placement Computer Science A curriculum. Preview the CS Awesome curriculum with overview videos to help you prepare for class efficiently. Learn teaching tips and access supporting materials from an expert in CS education with 15+ years experience including advice on teaching debugging, code tracing (for answering multiple choice questions) and problem solving patterns. Complete activities specifically designed for teachers and create materials you can use in your classroom.

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Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays