Introduction to Programming for Teachers (W16-CP02/01)

12/04/2016 in Pound Lane Learning Centre Enquire about Course

Duration: 1 DAY

Time: 09:30 - 15:30

15 places available

Price: £499

Address: Pound Lane, Leamington Spa, CV32 7RT

Lunch will be provided

Course description

Course overview:

If you are looking to complete the ASFI Level 3 Certificate in Computing for Teachers (4 Units) then you must complete this unit. Research by the Sutton Trust found that solid subject knowledge was one of the keys to effective teaching. This unit provides practical insight into real-world systems and creating purposeful systems by incorporating techniques and methods of problem solving through coding. It helps you to understand
the basis of programming which include the uses of variables, calculation, testing, loop structures, iteration assemblers, compilers, interpreters and practical programming using high and low level language. Don’t worry about the language – the idea behind the course is to get comfortable with it!

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the nature and purpose of programming language

• Be able to use a high level programming language

• Be able to code a solution to a complex problem

• Enjoy programming

• Develop a solid subject knowledge