Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face) CC226 / A08
Summary
A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher of Key Stage 3 / GCSE computer science, then this course will allow you to explore the foundation subject knowledge, required to teach computer science as part of the national curriculum. The sessions within this course are designed to give you the subject knowledge around key topics such as algorithms, data representation, hardware and programming, whilst also exploring useful and engaging strategies for delivering this content in the classroom.
Who is it for?
What topics are covered?
- 01 Introduction & data representation – during this session you’ll learn about key hardware components inside the computer and how computers use binary, convert between binary and decimal values and how images are represented by a computer.
- 02 Algorithms – this session will explore what algorithms are and how they’re used in computing, you’ll begin creating your own flowchart algorithms and learn how several search and sort algorithms function.
- 03 Programming (Part 1) – learn the principle programming constructs required, including sequencing and selection, this session will begin using these constructs in a block based language.
- 04 Programming (Part 2) – take the next steps with your programming knowledge by learning about iteration, in this session you will learn how to program both condition and count controlled loops in a block based language.
How will you learn?
Hands-on experiential learning with the collaborative support of your peers.
Expert advice and instruction on the computing curriculum and the expectations of a computer science teacher, from experienced classroom practitioners.
How long is this course?
The course is approximately six hours in duration.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand why computers use binary and be able to convert between binary and decimal values
- Understand what an algorithm is and how to represent them by using flowcharts
- Be able to explain how search and sort algorithms work
- Be able to use a block based programming language using constructs sequencing, selection and iteration
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and data representation | 15 November 2022 | 09:00-10:00 | Finham Park School |
| Algorithms | 15 November 2022 | 10:00-11:30 | Finham Park School |
| Programming – part 1 | 15 November 2022 | 11:30-13:15 | Finham Park School |
| Programming – part 2 | 15 November 2022 | 13:30-15:00 | Finham Park School |
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
Alternative dates
Penrice Academy, Charlestown Road, St Austell PL25 3NR
Humphrey Perkins School, Cotes Road, Barrow-upon-Soar, Loughborough LE12 8JU
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Carmel College, The Headlands, Darlington DL3 8RW
Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans AL4 9NX
Lincolnshire SCITT, The Keyworth Centre, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln LN6 0EP
Legacy Conference Centre, Unit 12, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster DN2 5TB
St Peter's Church of England Aided School, Quarry Lane, Heavitree, Exeter EX2 5AP
Beamont Collegiate Academy, Long Lane, Warrington WA2 8PX
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7EG
Cambridge Maths School, 119 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AZ
University of Lancaster, University House, Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW
Bingley Grammar School, Keighley Road, Bingley BD16 2RS
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RU
University of Hertfordshire2, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU
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