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Jeanette PattersonRegional Coordinator North EastCAS Master TeacherCTL Technology Kings Priory SchoolJeanette.Patterson@computingatschool.org.uk@CSMTJPatterson

CAS, with BCS, have launched the Network of Excellence to provide a start to the issue of CPD for teachers. Its a drop in an enormous ocean but we have to start somewhere. Bill will provide more detail but 1

OutcomesThink about your expected outcomes from this CPD

AIMSTo provide you with some ideas for planning for progression at KS1/2 using the new program of study and progression pathways.To enable you to plan part of your own curriculum based on your own knowledge, skill set and resources?3Computational Thinking

Computational Thinking -Video

Computational Thinking?Conceptslogical reasoningalgorithmsdecompositionabstractiongeneralisationpatterns evaluating

Approachesmakingtesting and fixingpersevering collaboratingtinkeringsimulating/modelling

This is being encouraged but what is it, and how do we get our pupils to do itwhy do I need to teach computing at primary level?

Why is it important at primary level?Will all pupils go on to study computer science or software engineering? NOWill all pupils study computing at GCSE or A level? NOWill it be useful if my pupils can?solve problems be undaunted by difficult situationsshow tenacity be flexible and analytical and so on YESWill it be useful if studying computer science helps enthuse learners into science, technology, engineering, maths and a whole lot more ? YES

Why is it important?It should help to give our learners :

Confidence in dealing with complexity Persistence in working with difficult problems Tolerance for ambiguity The ability to deal with open ended problems The ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution

.and so much more!

What is it?Logical reasoning deducing conclusions and making decisions based on the logic or truth of a problem eg. Is the door red? = true or False

Algorithms step by step instructions to solve a problem eg. A recipe , instructions for getting my coat, if its cold wear my coat, else no coat a decision

Decomposition - breaking problems down into smaller steps eg. Brushing teeth, toothpaste , brushing (keep brushing repetition), rinse with water etc

Abstraction removing unnecessary detail and getting to the crux of the problem eg. Metro Map only shows the train lines not a map of Tyne & Wear

I have underlined the CS keywords you could use with pupils!

What is it?Generalisation solving a problem and seeing the potential to use the same method for other similar problems eg. Drawing new shapes from existing shapesPattern identification spotting patterns in data which can help us draw conclusions and/or solve problems eg. How many people in the class have size 1 feet? Evaluating checking our solutions to problems are fit for purpose eg. Is my method for getting from A to B the shortest route? Keywords-Learning JourneySo what can I do and where do I start ?Dont throw the baby out with the bath water

Much of what you have been doing will be fine or adaptable

Lets look at the Program of StudyLets remind ourselves

Program Of Study

Progression Pathways

Pathways by Strands

Pathways with Computational ThinkingSome new stuff but lots of things we can recogniseWhat do Ofsted say?PPT link from Computing Lead HMI

Achievement in computing is good or better whenpupils demonstrate excellent understanding of important concepts in all three strands of the computing curriculum and are able to make connections within the subject because they have highly developed transferable knowledge, skills and understanding pupils consistently use their subject knowledge and understanding very effectively in written and verbal explanations and can solve challenging problems pupils make highly effective use of a wide range of hardware and software appropriate to their age and abilityWhat do Ofsted sayTeaching in computing is good or better whenit is informed by excellent subject knowledge and understanding of continuing developments in teaching and learning in computingteachers have a high level of competence and expertise, both in terms of their specialist knowledge and technical skills and in their understanding of active learning in computing, which they use effectively to secure achievement which is at least goodit is rooted in the development of pupils understanding of important concepts and progression within the lesson and over time; it enables pupils to make connections between individual topics and to see the big pictureLets focus on computational thinking and enable pupils to grasp the important concepts and still give Ofsted what they need too!How do we apply the concepts in school?In sensible groups, use the paper provided to look at each concept and think about practical applications in the classroom which will encourage this type of thinking.

Useful MaterialsPhil Bagge Web Site Barefoot Computing

Key Word Posters Jeanette Patterson - Algorithms

The Primary Curriculum Preparation

Code for Life - Rapid Router BeeBot

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