Meeting the Needs of SEND in Primary Computing (bespoke support) CH303 / I039
Summary
Explore strategies to support SEND pupils in the mainstream primary classroom access and succeed with the computing curriculum.
This short course discusses the impact of cognitive load theory on pupils and presents key computing pedagogies which can support you to reduce the cognitive load on pupils. It explores ways to approach programming tasks with SEND pupils and how to modify your teaching materials for the greatest impact.
A separate course, Supporting Learners with Assistive Technology, explores how IT can be used to support learners across the curriculum.
Who is it for?
All teachers of primary computing
How long is this course?
90 minutes
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
Participants will learn:
- What is cognitive load and how to reduce it;
- Key computing pedagogies which support SEND pupils in the computing classroom;
Effective ways to present information to learners with SEND.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teach computing reach and engagement event (bespoke support) | 14 November 2023 | 15:45-17:15 | Virtual |
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Cost
| English Maintained | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Activity fee£75.00 +VAT | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Trainee Teacher | Activity feeFree | |
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