Description
Book SynopsisWhether you are currently teaching or training to teach the primary computing curriculum, you need to know what effective teaching of computing in primary schools actually looks like. Written for non specialists and trainees, this bookusesexemplar primary computing lessons as a starting point for developing subject knowledge. It's aunique but tried and tested approach to developing your computingsubject knowledgealongside your teaching practice.
Thecurrent computing curriculum is explored in manageable chunks and there is no scary tech speak;everythingis explained clearly and accessibly. You will find example lesson plans alongside every element of the curriculum that can be adapted to suit different year groups and different schools. This resourceful guideinspires an approach to teaching computing that is about creativity and encouraging problem solving using technology as a tool.
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Table of ContentsAlgorithms and computational thinking in Key Stage 1 Programming in KS1 Manipulating digital data in KS1 Programming in KS2 Physical Computing in KS2 Understanding computer networks in KS2 Searching wisely for digital information in KS2 Using technology purposefully in KS2 Purposeful technology across the curriculum - supporting enquiry using tablets Extending computing to meet individual needs in KS2 Embedding computational thinking: moving from graphical to text-based languages
