Literacy via primary computing - building vocabulary and embedding literacy skills
CO407 Online course
Explore how to teach computing vocabulary effectively. Unpick the opportunities within the computing curriculum and computing lessons to build literacy skills.
Skip to course bookingWho is it for?
This course is aimed at computing subject leads who want to ensure that vocabulary is embedded in their subject and that cross-curricular opportunities with English are maximised to increase the profile of computing across the school.
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 90 minutes of self-directed learning
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.
Outcomes
- Understand the importance of, and challenges in teaching primary computing vocabulary.
- Know strategies for the teaching of primary computing vocabulary.
- Identify opportunities for cross curricular literacy and computing activities.
This course is part of Teach primary computing
Teach primary computing
Our nationally recognised qualification will support you to demonstrate your commitment to developing your own practice and to computing as a school subject.
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