Module Details
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Title Communicating Computer Science
Code COMP335
Coordinator Dr S Wild
Computer Science
Sebastian.Wild@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

1. To enable key transferrable skills such as communication and team working within an educational context
2. To provide first-hand experience of developing and delivering lessons in Computer Science at Key Stage 4
3. To encourage and inspire a new generation of Computer Science teachers, and provide role models for pupils who visit the university as part of its widening participation agenda

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand the UK education system, including Key Stages and the National Curriculum in Computing.

(LO2) Appreciate the widening participation and outreach agenda of the university.

(LO3) Apply appropriate safeguarding protocols when working with young people.

(LO4) Communicate a computer science topic in a classroom setting, using a delivery style appropriate to the age and ability of pupils.

(LO5) Critically reflect on the effectiveness of an activity given feedback from those who took part.

Syllabus
 

The UK education system
The National Curriculum in Computing
Effective teaching and learning styles for Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 9 to 11)
Widening participation and outreach activities
Lesson planning
Safeguarding

Note that this module involves a significant amount of private study, particularly in the first semester, so students should plan their time effectively. The module coordinator will be available for ad-hoc progress meetings outside scheduled lectures.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Teaching Method 2 - Lesson Delivery

Due to Covid-19, in 2021/22, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions.

(a) Hybrid delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Lesson Delivery
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Lesson Delivery
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions

(c) Standard on-campus delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-campus synchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Lesson Delivery
Description: On-campus synchronous sessions

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 6

         126

18

 150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
(335) Essay  30 hours    20       
(335.1) Lesson Plan and Activity Development  76 hours    50       
(335.2) Lesson Delivery  Timetabled Outreach     15       
(335.3) Final Report  20 hours    15       

Recommended Texts
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