CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face CY281 / A01

Start date
3 Aug 21
Duration
2 Days
Location
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD How to find us

Summary

Designed for teachers who are already confident in subject knowledge up to GCSE level, the ‘teaching advanced GCSE computer science’ track will help those looking to improve student progress and attainment even further.
The ‘CSA in the summer’ CPD package will provide you the opportunity to develop your GCSE Computer Science knowledge leading towards recognised certification. You'll be supported along the way by experienced teaching professionals, among a group of your peers. You'll participate in live face to face CPD and mentored online CPD on-demand.
By engaging with this CPD, you'll become confident in supporting students of GCSE computer science, including those currently studying the subject and the highest achievers. You'll take-away ready-to-use and successful teaching approaches from experienced teachers, supported by the latest research and evidence.
This CPD package includes three courses:
  • Higher attainment in computer science: meeting the challenges of the exams
  • Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing
  • Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation  
Booking onto this course includes a free* residential stay at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. The stay includes bed and breakfast, evening meal and the three days of CPD.*booking is free for teachers who work in state-funded schools in England.

Who is it for?

This CPD is intended for teachers who are confident with their subject knowledge of the computing curriculum, up to GCSE level. It is anticipated you’ll have a secure understanding of how to program using Python. 

How will you learn?

Hands-on experiential learning with the collaborative support of your peers. Expert advice and instruction on the GCSE curriculum and the expectations of a computer science teacher, from experienced classroom practitioners.

How long is the course?

You’ll complete three courses from the Computer Science Accelerator programme, totalling approximately 15 hours, split across three days. Online courses are also available free of charge, these are available to complete before, alongside or after the remote courses. You can find out more information about associated online courses via the CSA in the summer blog. 

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Outcomes

By the end of this CPD track / package you will be able to:

Higher attainment in computer science: meeting the challenges of the exams:

  • Develop a secure understanding of the assessment processes at GCSE level
  • Gain experience of threshold concepts and how these can be firmly embedded in the curriculum to support student understanding
  • Examine interleaving teaching and retrieval strategies that could be adopted within their own practice
  • Develop a secure understanding of how to structure different exam style questions to fully support the needs of all students

Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing:

  • Understand how to implement advanced programming techniques within a working solution i.e. authentication, nested selection & iteration
  • Learn the importance of the implementation and testing stages of the software development life cycle
  • Understand the differences between iterative and final testing, including the different types of test data normal, boundary and erroneous

Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation:

  • Learn how to apply abstraction and decomposition to a programming project during the analysis and design phases
  • Understand how to create suitable algorithms to represent a design to a solution
  • Develop confidence in leading your students as they develop their programming skills

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face03 August 202109:30-10:45National STEM Learning Centre
2 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face03 August 202111:00-12:30National STEM Learning Centre
3 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face03 August 202113:15-14:30National STEM Learning Centre
4 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face03 August 202114:30-16:00National STEM Learning Centre
5 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face04 August 202109:00-11:00National STEM Learning Centre
6 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face04 August 202111:15-13:15National STEM Learning Centre
7 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face04 August 202114:00-15:45National STEM Learning Centre
8 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face05 August 202109:00-10:30National STEM Learning Centre
9 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face05 August 202110:45-12:45National STEM Learning Centre
10 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face05 August 202113:45-15:30National STEM Learning Centre

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If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.

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