Computational thinking in primary schools CO457
Explore what computational thinking is, and how to teach and assess it in a primary school.
Summary
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!
Who is it for?
Subject leaders of primary computing wanting to ensure computational thinking is embedded in their curriculum
What topics are covered?
- Models of computational thinking that apply to the primary classroom
- Adapting lesson plans to develop computational thinking
- Progression in computational thinking
- Formative and summative assessment approaches
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 90 minutes of self-directed learning
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the term computational thinking
- Recognise what computational thinking looks like in the classroom
- Identify progression in computational thinking
- Apply reliable assessment methods in computational thinking