Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to face CM242 / E01
Summary
Who is it for?
This course is for secondary teachers of GCSE Computer Science, who are able to write programs to GCSE level. This course is fully funded for participants from maintained schools in England who have successfully completed the GCSE Computer Science Accelerator programme, which includes subject knowledge development in programming.
What topics are covered?
- 01 | Effective classroom systems for programming success– during this session you’ll explore practical programming strategies that can be used in the classroom to build student understanding, such as paired programming, peer instruction, Parsons problems etc.
- 02 | Programming Pedagogy – during this session you’ll explore how to teach your students to turn mental models into programs. You’ll also explore how to combat the perceived challenges of programming, using frameworks such as PRIMM and the Matrix Taxonomy.
- 03 | How to build resilience, self-regulation and independence – this session will explore strategies that can be used to build resilience and independence amongst students. You’ll go deep into strategies such as Growth Mindset, cognitive overload, how to use debugging as a way of promoting independence and how to encourage self-regulated learning.
How will you learn?
You’ll engage with active learning in groups including direct instruction, hands-on activities and challenge-based learning, led by an experienced facilitator. The course will model teaching approaches that can be taken back to the classroom.
How long is the course?
This is a one-day course which consists of five hours of teaching time.This course is delivered as part of the National Centre for Computing Education and forms one part of a set of courses, you may also wish to consider:
Who is the course leader?
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Steven Ireland
My name is Steve Ireland and I am an Assistant Principal and Curriculum Advisor of Computer Science for a large Multi Academy Trust in the South...
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Outcomes
You will:
- Layer excellent pedagogy on top of your subject knowledge, helping you support improved student outcomes
- Explore programming frameworks and how these can be used to plan effective lessons in computer programming
- Understand how different practical programming activities can be used to develop student knowledge and engagement with programming
- Learn how different strategies can be used to improve student resilience, self-regulation and independence when programming.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to face | 18 October 2021 | 09:00-10:30 | Dartford Grammar School |
| 2 Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to face | 18 October 2021 | 10:45-12:15 | Dartford Grammar School |
| 3 Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to face | 18 October 2021 | 13:00-15:00 | Dartford Grammar School |
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Fees & Subsidies
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.
Alternative dates
Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG
Ribston Hall High School, Stroud Road, Gloucester GL1 5LE
Penrice Academy, Charlestown Road, St Austell PL25 3NR
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
Beechwood Primary Academy, 31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth PL6 6DX
The Kingsbrook School, Armstrongs Fields, Aylesbury HP22 7BR
Cambridge Maths School, 119 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AZ
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
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