Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short course CJ461 / F08

Start date

30 Apr 24

Duration

90 Minutes

Learning Method

Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

This course provides an overview of the Teach Computing Curriculum, a freely available whole school computing curriculum designed to ensure progression of subject knowledge and key skills. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught across the primary phase and understand how it may be adapted to your own school setting. Designed for any computing subject leaders, or class teachers, who are looking to introduce a new computing scheme of work or adapt an existing one. You’ll take-away a full computing curriculum package ready-to-teach and will learn how to further develop your capability in this exciting and vital subject.

Who is it for?

Subject Leaders, Classroom Teachers

What topics are covered?

the content of the Teach Computing Curriculum
overview of progression and assessment within the Teach Computing Curriculum
the requirements for teaching the Teach Computing Curriculum
adapting the Teach Computing Curriculum to your school
identifying further support for your setting

How will you learn?

Remotely delivered online course

How long is this course?

90 minutes

Who is the course leader?

Mark Lloyd
Teacher, self-confessed geek and director at http://Knetic.org.uk. Helping schools to improve teacher effectiveness and learner engagement using...

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

● understand what is needed in primary computing - the national curriculum

● to understand how the Teach Computing Curriculum relates to the national curriculum

● understand how the Teach Computing Curriculum may be used to teach computing within your school/class

● to be aware of the range of support available

● plan a pathway to improve computing in your school

Sessions

	Date	Time	Location
1 Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum	30 April 2024	16:00-17:30	Virtual

Actions

Our remote CPD courses for teachers are delivered across a series of sessions run at specific times and dates. Information on all course sessions can be found under the description of each course. To complete a course, all sessions are mandatory.

Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? 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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Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short course