How to utilise the teach computing curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4)

CO230 Online course

Create an inspiring and engaging computing curriculum for secondary school students, using freely available resources.

Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

Free online course Approximately 8 hours of self-study

On this course, teachers can discover how to create a computing curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16, using freely available online resources to complement your existing materials.

Who is it for?

This course would appeal to all computing teachers at schools teaching 11-16-year-olds, from those that are newly qualified to heads of department.

Topics covered

Computing and its place in the Curriculum
Pedagogy
Adapting for your setting
Online learning platforms
Summative assessment
Putting it into practice

How long is this course?

This is approximately 8 hours of self-directed learning.

How will you learn?

This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Describe the importance of computing in secondary schools
Explain how the Teach Computing Curriculum can support you in your teaching
Evaluate how learning graphs are used as part of a progression model
Modify resources to include differentiation that suits the needs of learners in your school
Develop an assessment strategy combining the Teach Computing Curriculum assessment materials with your school’s own system
Modify your curriculum plans to integrate the Teach Computing Curriculum

This course is part of Teach secondary computing

Teach secondary computing

Our nationally recognised qualification will give you confidence to take your computing teaching to the next level and to apply those skills in the classroom.

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