Collaboration in KS3 programming CM437 / G05

Programming is a highly collaborative activity, through which groups of individuals can achieve greater things than they would alone. In industry as well as through the lived experience of young people working creatively with code, many effective approaches to collaborative working have emerged that deserve a place in the computing classroom.

Key stage 3 presents the ideal opportunity to embed collaborative working practices in the classroom. Using a range of tried-and-tested teaching approaches this CPD aims to improve student engagement, nurturing a passion for the subject which may influence option choices, and continue through subsequent study and into future careers. You’ll build on your existing knowledge of programming in steps, allowing time to understand what these approaches look like in your own school. 

Drawing on the breadth of evidence and practice, you’ll become more confident in discussing a wider range of career paths with students, and linking real-world applications to classroom activities using code and multimedia. You’ll also plan how to embed collaboration into your curriculum through sequences of linked lessons, and how to assess teamwork and individual contributions in repeatable and time-efficient ways.