On "Methodolatry" and [Computer Science] Teaching as Critical and Reflective Praxis

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In this episode I unpack Regelski’s (2002) publication titled “On ‘methodolatry’ and music teaching as critical and reflective praxis,” which problematizes the lack of philosophy, theory, and professional praxis in music education. Although this article is published in a music education journal, I discuss potential implications for computer science educators.

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00:00 Intro

01:08 My one sentence summary

01:26 Paper introduction

03:37 Philosophy, theory, and professional praxis

07:45 Training and computer science teaching as a technology or craft

10:03 Relevance of the research base

11:27 Towards critical teaching praxis

12:04 Methodolatry in computer science education

19:12 Empowering critical and reflective teaching praxis

25:23 Action-based computer science curriculum

27:42 Lingering questions and thoughts

27:51 What research, practice, and theories inform your own approach in CS education?

28:39 Outro