Primary programming and algorithms CB003 / B05
Summary
This course is delivered as part of the National Centre for Computing Education.
Programming and algorithms are fundamental to the primary computing curriculum. Algorithms are clear and unambiguous instructions to solve problems which can often be translated using a programming language for a computer to follow. By thinking computationally, children can harness the power of computers to extend their capabilities.
Teachers may wish to attend teaching and leading key stage 1 or key stage 2 computing before participating in this CPD
During this one-day professional development, you will discover engaging and effective ways to help children use computational thinking. You will be equipped to develop their knowledge of how technology works, and the skills to make computers follow instructions in simple programs. A range of approaches will be explored, including ‘unplugged’ activities that require no computer, and multimedia activities that allow creativity and promote widespread engagement.
The professional development will highlight the differences and commonalities across Key Stages 1 and 2, helping all primary teachers to plan for age-appropriate learning while developing an understanding of progression through computing.
The first teacher to participate in this CPD, from each priority primary or priority all-through school, will attend for free and will be eligible for a bursary.
Priority schools are those located in Local Authority Districts 5 and 6: see this map to check eligibility or contact us for details.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
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Discover a range of different teaching techniques that are supported by research, to improve how your school delivers lessons that use algorithms and programming.
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Learn about debugging, sequence, repetition, selection and variable use and the common misconceptions that hinder pupil progress.
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Come away with lots of resources that you can use to develop how teachers in your schools understand, plan and teach computing.
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Understand what computational thinking is and how it affects teaching programming
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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Primary programming and algorithms - day 1 | 16 October 2019 | 09:00-16:00 | University of Sunderland |
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Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RE
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester, Whalley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8AW
Broom Leys School, Broom Leys Road, Coalville LE67 4DB
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education, Ipswich Road, Norwich NR2 2LJ
Chadsmead Primary Academy, Friday Acre, Lichfield WS13 7HJ
Perryfields Primary School, Apsley Road, Oldbury B68 0QY
Temple Meadow Primary School, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath B64 6RH
Reigate Park Primary School, Reigate Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby DE22 4EQ
Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RE
John Keats Primary School, 391 Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe, London SE16 3FN
Huntingdon Marriot Hotel, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Kingfisher Way, Huntingdon PE29 6FL
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone ME16 0SF
Portland Spencer Academy, Westwick Road, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 4HB
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Anchorsholme Primary Academy, Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3RX
Berrybrook Education Business Suite, Berrybrook School, Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton WV10 8NZ
Beamont Collegiate Academy, Long Lane, Warrington WA2 8PX
Liscard Primary School, Withens Lane, Wallasey CH45 7NQ
University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD
Lincolnshire SCITT, The Keyworth Centre, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln LN6 0EP
Innovation Centre, 34 Peckover Street, Little Germany, Bradford BD1 5BD
University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Birmingham B14 7EG
Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP
St Peter's CofE Primary School, Church Lane, Hixon, Stafford ST18 0PS
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG
Colham Manor Primary School, Violet Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge UB8 3PT
University of Hertfordshire2, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Brays Lane, Stoke, Coventry CV2 4DW
Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG
Innovation Centre, 34 Peckover Street, Little Germany, Bradford BD1 5BD
Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold SG5 4HB
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, 89 Addison Road, London W14 8BZ
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Flying High Partnership (HQ), 2a Vickery Way, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6RY
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