Learning

Within these castle walls be forged Mavens of Computer Science ...

— Merlin, The Coder

Terms[edit]

Knowledge: theoretical understanding of a particular subject
for example: calculate the torque required to turn a screw

Skill: practical ability in a particular topic that comes from training or practice
for example: using a screwdriver to rotate a screw until it is flush with a surface

Competence: the level of mastery of a specific knowledge or skill
for example: craftsman may use a scale of
novice → apprentice → journeyman → expert → master
to describe the level achieved in a specific knowledge or skill

Competency: the ability to employ a set of related knowledge and skills to perform a particular task
for example: applying knowledge and skills to design and build a wall

Expertise: mastery of an entire domain, demonstrating extensive skills and knowledge with the ability to select successfully from among them for a particular task
for example: applying expert knowledge and skills to design and build a house

Students begin each lesson on the range for practice and conclude each lesson at the proving ground.

The Range

Students will study the wiki and other sources to gain knowledge
Students will practice skills primarily by using the Merlin Mission Manager but writing journals and using other software may also be required
Student competency is measured on the following scale:
inevident → emerging → developing → proficient → exemplary
Students may continue honing their skills until the reach the level of exemplary, however once they reach they level of proficient they are eligible to the Proving Ground

The Proving Ground

Students will demonstrate their mastery of a lesson's knowledge and skills at the proving ground
Students will demonstrate their mastery primarily by using the Merlin Mission Manager but writing journals and using other software may also be required