Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
National STEM Learning Centre and UEA (University of East Anglia)
This course covered the fundamentals of teaching computing in upper-primary or lower-secondary school phases. It was presented by Computing At School Master Teachers, who are leaders in teaching the subject. The course also featured experienced teacher educators and consultants, and was based on a range of best practice.
6 weeks, 3 hours per week
Dave Gibbs
STEM Computing & Technology Specialist
National STEM Centre and Network
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Compare the different strands of the computing curriculum, and understand the differences
- Design lessons based on learning objectives linked to the computing curriculum
- Explore subject knowledge and identify your own strengths
- Lead teaching within your department, based on good practice from experienced subject teaching experts.
- Reflect on the program of study in your school, to ensure suitable breadth, depth and challenge for all
- Improve the competence and confidence of your students, and yourself
Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to the computing curriculum
- The computing curriculum
- Talking about computing
Week 2: Learning and teaching in computing
- What happens in computing lessons?
- Pupil learning in action
- Teaching computing in action
- What have you got planned?
Week 3: Subject knowledge
- Subject knowledge - computer science
- Subject knowledge - digital literacy and ICT
Week 4: Assessing pupil learning
- The practical issues of assessment
- Grading pupil work
- Expectations of computing
Week 5: Digital citizenship & scholarship
- The internet
- Digital Citizens and Scholars
- E-safety
Week 6: Next steps in teaching computing
- Subject leadership and whole school issues in computing
- Peer review activity
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Issued on 14th December 2017
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