ARM 10.58.528. COMPUTER SCIENCE

(1) The program requires that successful candidates: (a) demonstrate knowledge of computer science prerequisites consistent with, and substantially beyond, that which a classroom teacher may be expected to teach; (b) demonstrate knowledge of algorithm design, analysis, and implementation in a programming language, data structures, and abstract data types covering: (i) problem solving techniques and strategies; (ii) algorithm design methodologies; (iii) algorithm verification; (iv) algorithm analysis; (v) data structures and abstract data types; (vi) at least two programming languages, including object-oriented programming and/or other current programming trends; and (vii) program testing; (c) demonstrate knowledge of the major subject areas of the discipline of computer science, including; (i) algorithms and data structures; (ii) programming languages; (iii) architecture and machine-dependent programming; (iv) numerical and symbolic computing; (v) operating systems and networks; (vi) software methodology and engineering; (vii) database and information retrieval; (viii) artificial intelligence and robotics; and (ix) human-computer interaction; (d) demonstrate knowledge of: (i) team software development; and (ii) personal written and oral communication skills; (e) demonstrate knowledge of computing issues, including: (i) the history of computing; (ii) current trends and future directions in computing; (iii) career opportunities in computing; (iv) ethical and moral obligations in the use of computer hardware and software; (v) impacts of computing on society; (vi) practical, hands-on experience with widespread software applications, including: (A) productivity tools; (B) communications and networking; (C) multimedia/authoring tools; (D) instructional software; and (E) operating systems software; (f) deal with computing issues unique to the classroom, including: (i) computer hardware and software management such as hardware setup, software installation, and user and network level hardware and software trouble-shooting and maintenance; (ii) availability and use of resources such as journals, sources of computer hardware and software, relevant conference titles, and professional organizations; (iii) continual study of effective pedagogical uses of computers as a means to stay updated; (iv) hands-on use of hardware, software, and operating systems common in schools; (v) develop online/electronic class formats; and (vi) trends and innovations in computing curricula; and (g) apply assessment tools and practices that range from individual and group tests, to individual and group informal classroom assessment and strategies, including technology-based assessment tools.