Get Started Teaching Computing in Primary Schools: Preparing to teach 5 - 11 year olds

About

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 (TCC), and in doing so, you will develop your subject knowledge in the main strands of the TCC. 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.

What you will 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

Skills you learn

• Teaching
• Influencing Skills

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

Auto Summary

Embark on a journey to master the art of teaching computing to young learners with the engaging course "Get Started Teaching Computing in Primary Schools: Preparing to teach 5 - 11 year olds." Offered by edX, this foundational course focuses on equipping educators with effective strategies for introducing computing concepts to primary school students aged 5 to 11. Over the span of 15 hours, participants will delve into a variety of teaching methodologies designed to captivate and educate young minds in the realm of computing. With flexible subscription options, including Professional and Starter plans, this course caters to a wide audience, from novice educators to those seeking to enhance their teaching repertoire. Led by an experienced instructor, this course is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in teaching computing at the primary level, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and engaging introduction to this essential subject.