Computer Science for Schools - CPD

Vocational qualification

In Liverpool

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Duration

    8 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
This course is for current and future teachers who aim to develop their knowledge and skills for the new Computer Science Curriculum. The aim is to equip teachers with the practical knowledge and understanding necessary to teach Computer Science with confidence in line with the new AQA and OCR curriculum and will indicate the way that the curriculum may go in the future. It will be run as an evening session for a duration of 8 weeks which will expose students to a wide range of technologies and cutting edge material using Python and Processing languages to encourage the creative and imaginative use of Computer Science in the classroom.
Course Leader: Dr David Reid
Dr David Reid is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from Liverpool University in 1995.
Research Area: Spiking Neural Networks, High Performance Computing and Novel Computer Architectures
Teaching Area: Introduction to Computer Science, Web Innovations, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, Object Oriented Software Design , Gaming and Entertainment Technologies.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Hope Park, L16 9JD

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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Topics
Topics will include:
Computing Concepts and Programming with Processing.
Advanced Concepts and Programming with Python.
Data structures and algorithms in Python and Processing.
Programming for the Web.
Game Programming.
Mobile and Small Devices Programming.

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Confidence Training

Course programme

<div id="tab2" class="tab grid_8 alpha hide-on-small" style="display: block;"> <div class="courseLinks hide-on-medium-down"> <img src="/media/liverpoolhope/styleassets/cssimages/media,975,en.gif" alt="print Icon" style="width : 24px; height : 24px; "> <span><a href="javascript:window.print()">print this page</a></span> <span class="st_sharethis_custom" st_processed="yes"><a href="#">share this course</a></span> </div> <h2>Target Audience</h2> <p>Current and future teachers who aim to become more familiar with Computer Science who would like to expand their&nbsp;knowledge and understanding of the subject in line with the new Computer Science Curriculum.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Benefits:</span></p> <ul> <li>A wide range of topics to demonstrate the different ways that computer science can be used.&nbsp;</li> <li>Practical use of Python and Processing&nbsp;using a wide range of technologies to give all attendees the knowledge and understanding to teach Computer Science with confidence.</li> <li>A highly qualified teacher who can answer your queries as you are working through the course.</li> <li>The course is structured around both the AQA and OCR Curriculum.</li> </ul> </div>

Computer Science for Schools - CPD

Price on request