Lessons in Teaching Computing in Primary Schools: 2 - Softcover

Bird, James; Caldwell, Helen; Mayne, Peter

 
9781473970410: Lessons in Teaching Computing in Primary Schools: 2
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1473970415 ISBN 13: 9781473970410
Publisher: Learning Matters, 2017

Synopsis

Whether 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 book uses exemplar primary computing lessons as a starting point for developing subject knowledge. It′s a unique but tried and tested approach to developing your computing subject knowledge alongside your teaching practice. 

The current computing curriculum is explored in manageable chunks and there is no "scary" tech speak; everything is 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 guide inspires an approach to teaching computing that is about creativity and encouraging problem solving using technology as a tool. 

NEW TO THIS EDITION: Updated throughout and includes information on new apps and other resources for teaching and a brand new chapter on teaching with tablets in the primary classroom.

This book is part of the Lessons in Teaching series and includes additional online resources on its accompanying website.

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About the Author

Helen Caldwell is the curriculum lead for Primary Computing in Teacher Education at the University of Northampton. Her teaching covers the use of technology across primary subjects, implementing the computing curriculum and assistive technologies for SEN.

From the Back Cover

Lesson planning and subject knowledge go hand in hand in this exciting new edition covering all teachers need to know to confidently teach the computing curriculum as well as explore opportunities for cross-curricular teaching.

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Publisher
Learning Matters
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1473970415
ISBN 13 
9781473970410
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
176

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