How to utilise the Teach Computing Curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4) CO230 / B24
Summary
On this course, teachers can discover how to create a computing curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16, using freely available online resources to complement your existing materials.
Who is it for?
This course would appeal to all computing teachers at schools teaching 11-16-year-olds, from those that are newly qualified to heads of department.
What topics are covered?
- Computing and its place in the Curriculum
- Pedagogy
- Adapting for your setting
- Online learning platforms
- Summative assessment
- Putting it into practice
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. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.
This course will be periodically facilitated by expert Professional Development Leaders.
How long is this course?
This is approximately 8 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 the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Describe the importance of computing in secondary schools
- Explain how the Teach Computing Curriculum can support you in your teaching
- Evaluate how learning graphs are used as part of a progression model
- Modify resources to include differentiation that suits the needs of learners in your school
- Develop an assessment strategy combining the Teach Computing Curriculum assessment materials with your school’s own system
- Modify your curriculum plans to integrate the Teach Computing Curriculum
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Teach Computing in Schools: Creating a Curriculum for Ages 11 to 16 | 01 April 2025 | 02:00-23:00 |
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Cost
| Trainee Teacher | Activity feeFree | |
|---|---|---|
| Priority school | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| English Maintained | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Other | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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