Teaching Computing in Primary Schools
Learn effective strategies and methods for teaching computing to primary school students aged 5-11, with focus on curriculum integration.
Learn effective strategies and methods for teaching computing to primary school students aged 5-11, with focus on curriculum integration.
This comprehensive course prepares teachers to deliver engaging computing education to primary school students. Over four weeks, explore the fundamentals of teaching computing, from understanding basic concepts to implementing effective teaching strategies. Learn about curriculum strands, assessment methods, and inclusive teaching practices. The course covers computing systems, programming, data handling, and digital safety while emphasizing practical classroom application and student engagement.
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What you'll learn
Understand the importance of teaching computing to primary school students
Master key computing curriculum strands and their implementation
Develop effective differentiation and assessment strategies
Create inclusive computing lessons for diverse learners
Implement cross-curricular computing activities
Design personal development plans for ongoing improvement
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course equips primary school teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to teach computing effectively. The curriculum covers essential aspects of computing education including systems and networks, programming, data handling, and digital safety. Special emphasis is placed on pedagogical content knowledge, differentiation strategies, and inclusive teaching methods. The course helps teachers understand how computing shapes our world and how to make this relevant to young learners.
Introduction to Computing Education
Module 1 · 1 Weeks to complete
Core Computing Concepts
Module 2 · 1 Weeks to complete
Digital Literacy and Cross-Curricular Integration
Module 3 · 1 Weeks to complete
Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Module 4 · 1 Weeks to complete
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Instructor
3 Courses
Educational Technology Specialist and Teacher Training Expert
Ben Hall serves as a Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation where he specializes in developing comprehensive training resources to enhance teachers' computer science and IT capabilities His professional journey includes significant experience as a primary school teacher where he led and specialized in computing education while also managing a support network for fellow educators through regular training sessions and meetings At the Raspberry Pi Foundation he has been instrumental in creating curriculum resources and online training courses focusing on programming pedagogy and computing education His work includes exploring innovative teaching methods such as using CRC cards to improve programming design and contributing to educational research particularly in areas of programming instruction for young learners He has presented at educational conferences including the Workshop in Primary and Secondary Education WiPSCE where he has shared insights on improving programming education He demonstrates particular expertise in bridging industrial solutions with educational challenges drawing from research to develop practical teaching strategies His passion centers on making computing education accessible and enjoyable for all teachers and students regardless of their backgrounds emphasizing the importance of design in programming education and developing practical strategies for classroom implementation His contributions to educational resources and teacher training programs continue to shape how computing is taught in primary schools
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