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Teaching with Physical Computing: Soft Skills

Learn to integrate non-technical elements of Project-Based Learning in STEM & Computing classrooms, enhancing teaching with soft skills and teamwork.

Learn to integrate non-technical elements of Project-Based Learning in STEM & Computing classrooms, enhancing teaching with soft skills and teamwork.

This course, offered by Arm Education, focuses on the non-technological aspects of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in STEM and Computing education. It covers essential soft skills like gracious professionalism, teamwork, communication, and collaboration. Educators will learn to effectively advocate for PBL, share its benefits with school leadership and parents, and integrate it into the formal curriculum. The course explores methods to enhance lessons using available resources and includes practical classroom investigations. Participants will gain insights into organizing extra-curricular PBL activities and learn about the unique Arm School Program approach. This comprehensive program aims to equip teachers with the skills to create engaging, collaborative learning environments that prepare students for real-world challenges in STEM fields.

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Teaching with Physical Computing: Soft Skills

This course includes

10 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

4,161

What you'll learn

  • Understand the importance of STEM skills like teamwork in workplace demand

  • Explore effective teaching methods in Project-Based Learning

  • Learn to communicate the effectiveness of new skills to peers and parents

  • Investigate ways to organize extra-curricular PBL activities

  • Discover the Arm School Program approach and its integration into lesson plans

  • Conduct a classroom investigation to apply learning practically

Skills you'll gain

Project-Based Learning
STEM Education
Soft Skills
Teamwork
Communication
Curriculum Integration
Advocacy
Physical Computing

This course includes:

PreRecorded video

Graded assignments, exams

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

Limited Access access

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There are 10 modules in this course

This course covers the non-technological elements of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in STEM and Computing education. It focuses on developing soft skills such as gracious professionalism, teamwork, communication, and collaboration. Participants will learn to advocate for PBL, integrate it into the curriculum, and effectively communicate its benefits to colleagues and parents. The course explores methods for organizing extra-curricular PBL activities and introduces the Arm School Program approach. It also covers strategies for engaging learners, utilizing available resources, and adapting PBL techniques to enhance lesson plans. The program concludes with a practical classroom investigation, allowing participants to apply their learning in a real-world setting.

Introduction

Module 1

The importance of gracious professionalism

Module 2

Contexts are key

Module 3

Engaging parents (and colleagues)

Module 4

Keeping PBL extra curricula

Module 5

Issues with cross curricular delivery

Module 6

The role of the Senior Leadership Team

Module 7

External partners

Module 8

Adapting and enhancing the ASP PBL approach

Module 9

Classroom investigation

Module 10

Fee Structure

Instructors

Robert Leeman
Robert Leeman

8 Courses

Innovating Computer Science Education at Arm

Robert (Rob) Leeman serves as the Education Solutions Manager in the Arm School Program, bringing a rich background in Computer Science teaching, assessment, and curriculum development to his role. His work focuses on empowering learners with opportunities to develop interest, knowledge, and skills in STEM, while promoting effective technology application in K-12 education.

Pioneering Computer Science Education at Southampton and Arm

Dr. John Woollard is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Centre for Inclusive Education at Southampton Education School, University of Southampton. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Woollard brings a wealth of experience to his role as a specialist in information technology and computer science education.

Teaching with Physical Computing: Soft Skills

This course includes

10 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

4,161

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