CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face CE281 / F01
Summary
- Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing
- Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation
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?
How long is the course?
You’ll complete two courses from the Computer Science Accelerator programme, totalling approximately 10 hours, split across two 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.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this CPD track / package you will be able to:
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
Date | Time | Location | |
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1 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 23 August 2021 | 09:30-10:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
2 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 23 August 2021 | 10:30-11:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
3 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 23 August 2021 | 11:30-12:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
4 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 23 August 2021 | 13:30-14:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
5 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 23 August 2021 | 15:00-16:00 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
6 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 24 August 2021 | 09:30-10:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
7 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 24 August 2021 | 10:30-11:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
8 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 24 August 2021 | 11:30-12:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
9 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 24 August 2021 | 13:30-14:30 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
10 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face | 24 August 2021 | 15:00-16:00 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
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