Course | Get Started With Teaching Computing
Facilitator
Ben Hall
Learning Manager. Raspberry Pi Foundation
About This Course
During this course, you will investigate the rationale for teaching computing to primary school pupils, looking at how computing has shaped the world we live in and how computers influence all of our lives. You will examine the breadth of computing using activities from The Computing Curriculum, and in doing so, you will develop your subject knowledge in the main strands of The Computing Curriculum. As you progress through this course, you will reflect on your own teaching experience to ensure that your computing teaching includes effective differentiation and assessment, and is inclusive.
At a Glance
Institution: RaspberryPiFoundation
Subject: Education & Teacher Training
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None
Language: English
Video transcript: English
Associated skills: Influencing skills, teaching
What You'll Learn
Over the next four weeks, you will:
Identify the reasons for teaching computing to pupils of primary school age (aged 5 to 11)
Explain the contents of key curriculum strands within computing
Modify a computing lesson to include differentiation and assessment, and make it inclusive for all of your learners
Produce a personal action plan to inform your next steps in learning
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for teachers who are new to, or have little experience of, teaching computing to primary school pupils.
What software will I need?
In order to access some of the resources used in this course, you will need to create a Raspberry Pi account.
You will also need access to Scratch 3, either online or installed on your computer.
Syllabus
Week 1
What is a computer?
Why teach computing?
Computing in the curriculum
Week 2
Computing systems and networks
Programming
Data and information
Week 3
Creating media
Safety and security
Effective use of tools
Impact of technology
Cross-curricular computing
Week 4
Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)
Differentiation
Inclusion
Assessment
Personal reflection
Course | Get Started With Teaching Computing
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