GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching CK205 / C01
Summary
Outstanding teaching of GCSE computer science results from strong subject knowledge, and a detailed grasp of effective pedagogy. This evidence-based CPD helps teachers of GCSE to develop their classroom practice on a number of fronts, equipping them to get the best from their students.
Over four days you’ll go deep into teaching and learning. You’ll learn effective ways to teach and track attainment in programming using Python, as well as approaches that help students learn subject-specific, knowledge-rich content. You’ll develop deep conceptual understanding to pass on through your teaching, helping you to engage with the highest performing students with confidence.
Improving the diversity of the subject is a challenge, and you’ll consider how to recruit more girls to GCSE and ways to positively influence the future study choices of students. To help all learners to succeed in the subject you’ll find out how to enrich teaching with hands-on activities; how to build resilience and independence; and how to maximise the learning opportunities provided by your access to technology.
Between each day you’ll be supported to implement your learning back in your own classroom, reflecting on its impact on your students and colleagues.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Layer excellent pedagogy on top of your subject knowledge, helping you support improved student outcomes.
- Consider the many ways in which computer science teaching can be improved, and plan to overcome barriers to improvement.
- Develop your own conceptual understanding of computer science principles, and how your students can build their own mental models.
- Make your GCSE offer more accessible to a wider group of students, and attract more girls to the subject.
Sessions
| GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 1 | 19 March 2020 09:30-16:00 |
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| GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 2 | 03 April 2020 10:30-17:00 |
| GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 3 | 09 June 2020 10:30-17:00 |
| GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 4 | 23 June 2020 10:30-17:00 |
Notes
By booking on this course you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the National Centre for Computing Education. These can be found here https://teachcomputing.org/privacy.html
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Cost
| Priority school | Activity fee£140.00 +VAT | Standard bursary available*£0.00 |
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| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity fee£140.00 +VAT | Standard bursary available*£0.00 |
| Priority school engaged in CSA | Activity fee£140.00 +VAT | Standard bursary available*£0.00 |
| English Maintained | Activity fee£140.00 +VAT | Standard bursary available*£0.00 |
| Other | Activity fee£880.00 +VAT | Standard bursary available*£0.00 |
This bursary can contribute towards the costs associated with attending professional development, including course fees, travel and supply cover Find out more. |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Outside the UK? Fee information
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The bursary value may be higher for your school or college.
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
Ashton-on-Mersey School, Cecil Avenue, Sale M33 5BP
The Duston School, Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton NN5 6XA
Carmel College, The Headlands, Darlington DL3 8RW
Hall Mead School, Marlborough Gardens, Upminster RM14 1SF
All Saints RC School, Mill Mount Lane, York YO24 1BJ
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