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Empowering trainee teachers: Introduction to primary computing - remote

CP417 Live remote training course

A comprehensive introduction to primary computing. Exploring easy to use resources, lesson planning, hands-on experience of computing activities and classroom management in computing lessons.

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate
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  • Live remote training 17 December 09:00—17 December 2024
  • Wallasey 29 January 09:00—29 January 2025
  • Live remote training 31 January 09:30—31 January 2025
  • Live remote training 28 February 09:30—28 February 2025
  • Live remote training 9 June 09:00—9 June 2025
  • Live remote training 3 July 09:00—3 July 2025
  • Live remote training 14 July 09:00—14 July 2025

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of primary computing. You will develop your understanding of computing in the primary classroom and gain practical experience in teaching computing. You will also explore links to the initial teacher training (ITT) core content framework in each session. Inspiring you to become confident in delivering computing in your classroom. The course includes:

  • Curriculum: you will explore the primary computing curriculum finding out key concepts and how to teach them. 
  • Lesson planning and resources: learn how to access valuable teaching resources and plan engaging lessons.
  • Hands-on experience: gain hands-on experience of pupil activities, including practical skills that you can immediately apply in the classroom
  • Classroom management tips: discover effective strategies for managing computing lessons with confidence.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for primary trainee teachers and sets strong foundations for pedagogical development during your Early Career Teacher (ECT) years. 

Topics covered

01 | What is computing? – identify the main themes of the computing curriculum, understand why computing is important and explore how resources match the National Curriculum. 

02 | Planning a lesson – know what’s needed to plan a lesson, understand why schools use a scheme of work and explore the Teach Computing curriculum. 

03 | Information Technology - experience a range of software used to teach information technology and know that computing can support and enhance the teaching of other subjects. 

04 | Programming – find out what an algorithm is, know the main concepts that support progression in programming, write your own programs and understand the vocabulary used in primary programming. 

05 | Digital Literacy – Understand teachers’ responsibility to keep children safe, how online safety links to digital literacy and know that digital literacy should be taught across all parts of the computing curriculum. 

06 | Classroom Management – understand how computing lessons can differ from other lessons and have some practical strategies to reduce the potential for behaviour issues 

How long is this course?

This course is approximately 5.5 hours in duration.

How will you learn?

Scheduled live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced practitioner.

Outcomes

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

  • Understand the computing curriculum and know why it’s an important subject in a primary setting 
  • Know how to plan a computing lesson 
  • Gain practical experience of pupil activities, including writing simple programs 
  • Understand teachers’ responsibilities for keeping children safe online 
  • Have the knowledge and confidence to start teaching primary computing

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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