Computational thinking in primary schools CO457 / A24

Computational thinking lies at the heart of the national curriculum for computing. It includes the key building blocks for success in computing, such as using abstraction to simplify problems or decomposing problems into smaller chunks. As computational thinking skills develop, children become more adept at applying logic, spotting patterns, planning algorithms, and evaluating computer programs. This course will support you to both teach and assess computational thinking, and embed it in your computing curriculum.

This self-paced course includes easily applied, practical approaches to developing computational thinking. You will consider what is expected of learners as they progress through primary school, and how to best teach and assess this. By supporting the development of these key thinking skills, you will ensure that your pupils are successful in computing and beyond!

Enrol now to build your understanding of computational thinking in primary schools and support your pupils in mastering essential computational thinking skills!