CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face CE281 / F01

Start date
23 Aug 21
Duration
2 Days
Location
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Amersham Road, High Wycombe HP13 6QT View on Google Map

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 two courses:
  • 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?

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 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. 

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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

DateTimeLocation
1 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face23 August 202109:30-10:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
2 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face23 August 202110:30-11:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
3 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face23 August 202111:30-12:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
4 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face23 August 202113:30-14:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
5 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face23 August 202115:00-16:00The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
6 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face24 August 202109:30-10:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
7 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face24 August 202110:30-11:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
8 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face24 August 202111:30-12:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
9 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face24 August 202113:30-14:30The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
10 CSA in the summer - teaching advanced GCSE computer science track - Face to Face24 August 202115:00-16:00The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

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