Computing

Intent

Implementation

Computing is a broad discipline, and computing teachers require a range of strategies to deliver effective lessons to their pupils. The National Centre for Computing Education's pedagogical approach consists of 12 key principles underpinned by research: each principle has been shown to contribute to effective teaching and learning in computing. Our teachers select carefully from these 12 strategies to deliver content in a way that is best suited to the learning and the pupils. Most often, this includes concept first teaching, modelled practice and hands on learning. the unplug, unpack, repack approach is often used. More information on pedagogy can be found here.

Impact

Every lesson includes formative assessment opportunities which teachers use to gauge how well pupils are understanding skills and concepts taught. There is also multiple choice quizzes used to assess whether the key associated knowledge is being understood and retained. Our pupils are competent using a range of computing skills across the curriculum and enjoy and value developing the necessary skills for their future lives in a technologically advanced world. STEM visitors regularly enhance our pupil's learning by giving contextual real world examples of how important computing is in everyday life.