Realizing the Computing Curriculum

• Cynthia Selby

c.c.selby88@gmail.com

• Steve Hunt

s.p.hunt@herts.ac.uk

Realizing the Computing Curriculum

• The CAS Computing Curriculum document sets out a vision for what could be taught

• We are co-ordinating the process of gathering and developing materials and ideas that will inspire and empower teachers to deliver that curriculum, should they wish to do so

The Vision

• Our aim is to provide example materials to support teachers– across the whole curriculum– at all Key Stages– working with pupils of all abilities

• This is a BIG project, but we have to start somewhere

Where Shall We Start?

• Map the Curriculum– Identify themes, topics, subject strands,

illustrative problem domains

• Collate Existing Resources– What resources do people already have?– When / how are they useful?

• Relate Resources to Curriculum Map

• Publish, get feedback, refine

The CAS Resources Working Group

• We have gathered together a group of teachers and academics

• This group will oversee the development of the curriculum map, and the collation and development of exemplar materials, lesson plans, schemes of work, and other resources

Your Curriculum Needs YOU!

What Can You Contribute?

• Most teachers have something that works really well with their students

• It could be– an exercise sheet or a practical activity for

use in a single class– a week’s work, with a homework assignment– a set of lesson plans, reading assignments,

practical work and homework sheets for a block of 4 – 6 weeks worth of classes

Please Get in Touch

• Cynthia Selby

c.c.selby88@gmail.com

• Steve Hunt

s.p.hunt@herts.ac.uk