Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 CB478 / F03
Summary
This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, working towards grades 1 – 3 in GCSE computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding of GCSE grades 1 - 3.
Within this course you’ll explore the key terminology used in computer science and how to make this accessible to students; identify the mathematical skills required and how to make them accessible to students, working towards grades 1 – 3; learn about knowledge and recall strategies and how to embed these within your teaching; and how to use assessment and feedback to support student progress.
By the end of the course you’ll have the foundations of a variety of strategies that can be taken into the classroom, to support raising the attainment of students.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
● Explore a range of strategies to support with maths subject knowledge in computer science
● Explain how disciplinary literacy underpins subject literacy focus
● Consider how to use a range of methods to develop literacy in the computer science
● Consider strategies to aid knowledge recall
● Explore a range of assessment strategies; formative or summative
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 | 21 March 2024 | 09:00-10:00 | Virtual |
| 2 Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 | 21 March 2024 | 10:00-10:45 | Virtual |
| 3 Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 | 21 March 2024 | 10:45-11:45 | Virtual |
| 4 Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 | 21 March 2024 | 11:45-13:00 | Virtual |
| 6 Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 | 21 March 2024 | 14:00-15:15 | Virtual |
| 5 Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 | 21 March 2024 | 15:15-16:00 | Virtual |
Actions
Cost
| Trainee Teacher | Activity feeFree | |
|---|---|---|
| Priority school | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| English Maintained | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Other | Activity fee£220.00 +VAT | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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