The Goals of the Computer Studies Program
The fundamental purpose of the computer studies program is to provide students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them to achieve success in secondary school, the workplace, postsecondary education or training, and daily life.
The goals of the Computer Studies curriculum are to enable students to:
- gain an understanding of computer studies concepts;
- develop the skills, including critical thinking skills, and the knowledge of strategies required to do research, conduct inquiries, and communicate findings accurately, ethically, and effectively;
- apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired through the study of computers to a variety of learning tasks and relate them to computer phenomena on the local, national, and global levels;
- develop lifelong learning habits that will help them adapt to computer advances in the changing workplace and world;
- make connections that will help them take advantage of potential postsecondary educational and work opportunities.
Our Teachers
Nicholas Fernandes (Department Head)
nicholas.fernandes@yrdsb.ca
Paul Lee
paul.lee@yrdsb.ca