Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration - remote CE423 / H04

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.

You’ll gain confidence with lots of hands-on experience under the guidance of highly successful teachers of computer science.

Mapped closely to the specifications of GCSE computer science, the course will provide you with essential knowledge leading to expertise in teaching programming.

Book now and you will be automatically registered for the scheduled sessions for the course. Remote CPD courses have live, facilitator-led sessions and are not available for instant access. Please refer to the schedule of dates published for each course instance.

Who is it for?

This course is for current or prospective teachers of GCSE computer science with some understanding of computer science fundamentals.

Prior knowledge:

You’ll benefit from having some experience of basic programming, perhaps using a block-based language, to access this GCSE-level subject knowledge enhancement.

If you are entirely new to computer science, we recommend first participating in our one-day course: An introduction to algorithms, programming and data in GCSE computer science.

What does it cost?

This course is fully funded for participants from maintained schools in England. If you are from an independent school or from an organisation outside England, then the course fee is £220.

Course units:

• 01 | Inputs, outputs & variables – explore how to utilise inputs and outputs in Python, including the use of variables and efficient use of simple data types.
• 02 | Building a working program – create a working Python program using inputs, outputs and variables based upon a set of user requirements.
• 03 | Selection – learn how to write branching programs using selection. Understand how to apply operators and use nested selection within a program.
• 04 | Working with selection – create a working Python program using selection and other programming techniques learnt.
• 05 | Iteration – this session will help you create code that repeats using count and condition controlled loops in Python.

How will you learn?

Scheduled live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced practitioner. Flexible facilitator-supported, participant-led sessions, involving deep exploration of the subject content. The course will model teaching approaches that can be taken back to the classroom.

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Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration

How long is the course?

This course is approximately 5 hours in duration, split across several days.

This course is delivered as part of the National Centre for Computing Education.