Programming with Python – Residential CY283 / A02
Summary
Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this three day pathway you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including functions and procedures; using arrays and external data files; advanced programming techniques including validation and using authentication.
This 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 with programming using Python. 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:
- Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration
- Python programming: working with data
- Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing
Programming with micro:bits:
On the evening of the 30th August, your facilitator will deliver an additional session on physical programming using the micro:bit. During this 1 hour session you'll explore how to setup and use micro:bits; embed the programming skills you've learnt during the day to code micro:bit devices and learn how to loan class sets of micro:bits from your local computing hub.
Residential information:
As this is a residential course, meals and overnight accommodation are included for participants for the duration of the course.
If participants want to extend their stay in York, bed and breakfast will be available at the Centre’s on-site accommodation at a discounted rate of £43+VAT per night. Participants can email reception@stem.org.uk to secure this rate, providing their course booking information and confirming the night(s) they would like to stay.
Who is it for?
This pathway is intended for teachers who have some basic knowledge of programming, either using block or text based languages. We recommend that you attend the ‘Introduction to algorithms, programming and data in computer science’ course if you’re new to programming.
What topics are covered?
How will you learn?
How long is this course?
Outcomes
Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration:
- Develop some basic program constructs using variables, handling user input and output to the screen
- Follow the flow of a program, identifying values held in variables at different stages of execution
- Create and control indefinite loop structures in programs
- Understand why modular programs are easier to understand, build and maintain
- Include user-written and built-in functions in programs, passing data between functions and main programs
- Understand the need for structured data, and manipulate simple data in Python lists
- Explain the differences between commonly used file formats, and manipulate their contents using Python code
- 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
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Python programming: sequencing, selection and iteration | 30 August 2022 | 10:00-17:30 |
| Python programming: working with data | 31 August 2022 | 09:00-17:00 |
| Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing | 01 September 2022 | 09:00-16:30 |
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Additional information
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.
Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit in England? 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.
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