NPQ Leading teaching – Primary computing NB100 / B21
Summary
NPQs Leadership webinars from STEM Learning
Forming part of the NPQ programme for ‘Leading Teaching’ the STEM Learning webinars will provide participants with the opportunity to discover engaging primary subject-specific, support in science, mathematics and/or computing. By exploring best practice and interacting with research participants will be able to consider ‘where to start?’ in developing your approach to improving science, mathematics and/or computing in their school(s).
Each 90minute session will be led by a primary subject specific experts and will introduce participants to 3 key areas: Pedagogy; Curriculum and Assessment.
During these sessions participants will be asked to consider what science/ mathematics/computing provision is like in their school, and how to find out more through subject specific auditing. Subject leaders will also be able to use this information to develop a whole school action plan designed to improve teaching and learning in their chosen subject.
What topics are covered?
Leadership of Curriculum – discover the comprehensive Teach Computing Curriculum for all year groups, and how you can adapt it to the needs of your school. Consider a curriculum that builds computational thinking and creativity, linking computing across the curriculum and ensuring children are prepared for continued study in secondary school.
Leadership of Assessment – find out about quality-assured resources and guidance to improve assessment of digital skills and knowledge in computing while reducing workload.
Leadership of Pedagogy – develop strong subject-specific, evidence-based pedagogy for yourself by accessing professional development courses and guidance and consider how to support teaching colleagues without shouldering the entirety of the task.
How will you learn?
Remote learning
How long is this course?
90 minutes
Who is the course leader?
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Rachel Jackson
I am a primary specialist, based at STEM learning in York. As a primary specialist, I have different areas of interest within the STEM subjects. I...
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Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary computing | 07 July 2022 | 15:45-17:15 | Online course |
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