Values of Teaching Computer Science

 

Values of Teaching Computer Science

The real values of Teaching Computer Science in our modern world can be quite obvious from chief values which are described below.

 Practical values

Utilization of the various facts drawn from the study of computer science in modern life has revolutionized our life. Today we cannot find even a single thing which is left untouched by the hands of computer. Uses of computers in transportation and communication have shortened the world.

Social values

Computers have achieved the best place in the society as well. They form the foundations of so many professions like medicines, Engineers, etc. Computers are highly helpful to the society. Lots and lots of social changes have taken place after the introduction of computers. The study of computers science develops in us honesty, truthfulness and critical reasoning, objective thinking and belief in basic facts.

Disciplinary value

The learning of computer science involves some scientific discipline and scientific attitudes which are transferable to our later life also. It involves self-expression, creativeness, open mindedness, critical thinking and observation suspended judgement which are free from superstitious and false beliefs etc. The good habits if they are once developed in a child can prove beneficial for their later life.

Cultural value

The role of computers in the development of modern civilization can be obvious just by our comparison with our ancestors. Our present culture and advancement in our standard of living gives a clear-cut picture of our cultural development and role of computers in this field for removing old traditional beliefs and superstitions. Computers have proved itself as in best helper in overhauling the consciousness of the universe.

 

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