Mastering Primary Computing

Mastering Primary Computing introduces the primary computing curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make learning computing irresistible. Topics covered include: · Current developments in computing · Computing as an irresistible activity · Computing as a practical activity · Skills to develop in computing · Promoting curiosity · Assessing children in computing · Practical issues This guide includes examples of children’s work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest effect. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary computing, Graham Parton and Christine Kemp-Hall, to provide the essential guide to teaching computing for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.