Computing for specialist teachers of autistic students CK291 / C02
Summary
Computing offers great opportunities to autistic young people, but effective teaching and curriculum planning can be challenging. This CPD, developed for teachers in special schools and autism units, uses evidence-based approaches and draws on the experience and knowledge of successful teachers. You’ll consider the goals for you and your students, and how these can be achieved through effective teaching, appropriate high-quality resources, and considered planning of programmes of study. You’ll also develop links to other teachers in similar roles, enabling you to share and support each other.
Who is it for?
Teachers of computing in special schools and specialist units, working with learners on the autism spectrum
What topics are covered?
● Computing curriculum in context – You’ll consider the barriers and opportunities for autistic young people in computing, and contextualise the Teach Computing Curriculum to their needs and interests. You’ll be introduced to computational thinking and some of the key concepts in programming, and how these might be taught.
● Applying Generic Pedagogy in Computing – This session covers the impact that autism can have on student’s learning and how to apply general pedagogy to teaching computing in a specialised setting. You’ll critically evaluate a wealth of practical guidance, resources and teaching approaches for use in your own school, leading to effective learning experiences.
● Computing-specific pedagogy – You’ll receive an overview of different subject-specific pedagogies that can be used to effectively teach computing. The focus is on approaches that are straightforward to implement in the classroom that have been used successfully with autistic students. You’ll have time and support to reflect on which approaches will work for you and your school.
● Teaching excellent computing lessons – This practical session supports you to plan effective lessons in a sequence that develops the knowledge, understanding and skills of your learners. You’ll learn about the range of support available to you as a teacher of computing, and will work through a process to plan an excellent lesson using adapted materials. This session is full of take-away activities that can be easily implemented
How will you learn?
Led by experienced teachers of autistic learners in computing, this face-to-face course includes lots of sharing with others in similar roles.
How long is this course?
1 day (5 hours)
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
● Recognise the breadth of the computing curriculum, and confidently plan the depth to which your students will learn.
● Teach using a variety of proven pedagogical approaches, some of which are specific to computing.
● Plan and teach effective lessons and lesson sequences that build knowledge and skill, recognising the starting points and learning goals of your students.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Computing for specialist teachers of autistic students | 27 June 2024 | 09:30-10:45 | Watling Primary School |
| 2 Computing for specialist teachers of autistic students | 27 June 2024 | 10:45-11:30 | Watling Primary School |
| 3 Computing for specialist teachers of autistic students | 27 June 2024 | 11:30-12:45 | Watling Primary School |
| 4 Computing for specialist teachers of autistic students | 27 June 2024 | 13:15-15:00 | Watling Primary School |
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Fees & Subsidies
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RE
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Hi Impact Consultacy, Egerton House, 2 Tower Road, Wirral CH41 1FN
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