Empowering girls in key stage 2 computing CO409 / A24
Summary
Are you passionate about closing the gender gap in computing? Start making a difference with our self-paced online course! Dive into research-backed teaching methods and pedagogies that resonate with girls, ensuring computing is equitable and inclusive for all.
In this course, you'll explore the current gender balance in computing education and uncover the factors that influence pupil engagement, including the impact of stereotypes and biases, considering the importance of a pupils’ primary education in their future career and subject choices. You'll gain valuable insights and actionable steps to promote equity and diversity in your teaching practice, making computing more balanced, accessible, and empowering for girls.
Join us and become a champion for change in your classroom. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to inspire and support every student, especially girls, in your computing classroom!
Ready to make a lasting impact? Enrol now and start your journey towards a more inclusive and inspiring computing education!
Who is it for?
Subject leaders of primary computing, and all staff teaching computing.
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 2 hours of self-directed learning
Who is the course leader?
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This is a self-paced Online Course
The course leader will be introduced in the course.
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise the barriers that girls can face in computing.
- Identify strategies that can make the computing curriculum feel more inclusive.
- Implement changes to computing to support girls’ confidence and positive attitude.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Empowering girls in key stage 2 computing | 01 April 2025 | 00:00-00:00 | Online course |
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Cost
| English Maintained | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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| Other | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Trainee Teacher | Activity feeFree | |
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