GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - face to face CN205 / E01

Start date
28 Apr 21
Duration
4 Days
Location
University of Reading, Institute of Education, 4 Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX View on Google Map

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.

This course is provided by the National Centre for Computing Education.

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

DateTimeLocation
GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 128 April 202110:00-15:30University of Reading
GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 206 May 202110:00-15:30University of Reading
GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 3 17 June 202110:00-15:30University of Reading
GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching - day 423 June 202110:00-15:30University of Reading

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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Additional information

Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.

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