Teaching GCSE computer science – residential CY289 / A02
Summary
Designed for teachers who have already taught some computing, including at key stage 3. This ‘teaching GCSE computer science’ pathway, will support you with the development of subject knowledge to meet the requirements of GCSE computer science.
Completing this pathway will contribute towards recognised certification through the Computer Science Accelerator programme. 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, with the opportunity to access on-demand online CPD. You'll take-away ready-to-use and successful teaching approaches from experienced teachers, supported by the latest research and evidence.
Over the multiple sessions, you’ll explore a broad range of topics from across the GCSE specifications, you’ll complete the following courses:
• Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration
Residential information:
This is a residential course at the National STEM Learning Centre, York. Meals and overnight accommodation are included for participants for the duration of the course. Bursaries are also available for teachers from state-funded schools and colleges which can be used towards travel, supply cover, teaching equipment or further local CPD.
If you wish to extend your 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. You 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?
No prior experience or knowledge of computing is expected before attending this course. It is advised that you become familiar with the National Curriculum in Computing before participating.
What topics are covered?
- Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration – during this course you learn how to program using the text based programming language, Python. You’ll learn how to use programming constructs sequencing, selection and iteration.
- Fundamentals of networking – during this course you’ll learn how how networks function, explore the hardware required to build a network and learn how Wi-Fi works.
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 this course?
You’ll complete two courses from the Computer Science Accelerator programme, totaling approximately 10 hours, split across multiple sessions.
Online courses are also available free of charge, these are available to complete before, alongside or after the face to face courses.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this CPD package you will be able to:
- 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
- Become familiar with the Python programming language
- Understand the main reasons why computers are connected to share data.
- Know the layout and key hardware devices in networks for GCSE computer science.
- Understand the different transmission methods used when networking, including the characteristics of different wired methods and Wi-Fi.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration | 27 October 2022 | 10:00-17:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Fundamentals of networking | 28 October 2022 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Fees & Subsidies
Included in your CPD subscription
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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