COMPUTING AND THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM
The 2014 national curriculum replaces ICT with the subject of computing which is based around teaching children how computer systems work and how they are designed and programmed.
The computing curriculum can be divided into 3 aspects:
1. Computer Science - This is the core of computing where pupils are taught the principles of how digital systems work and how to put their knowledge to use through programming. This is the foundation of the subject.
2. Information Technology - Based on their understanding of computer science, pupils can use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. This is the application of the subject.
3. Digital Literacy - Pupils are able to use, express themselves and their ideas through information technology. This involves the implications of the subject in the real world.
While schools have a statutory duty to offer a broad and balanced computing curriculum, they also have the freedom to decide how much time is spent on any aspect of the programme of study, as long as children have been taught all of the content by the end of their Key Stage.
Pupils need to be taught to...
With teaching these activities in mind, I have broadened my skills and increased my knowledge in many aspects of ICT. These areas can be viewed in the Showcase section...
The computing curriculum can be divided into 3 aspects:
1. Computer Science - This is the core of computing where pupils are taught the principles of how digital systems work and how to put their knowledge to use through programming. This is the foundation of the subject.
2. Information Technology - Based on their understanding of computer science, pupils can use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. This is the application of the subject.
3. Digital Literacy - Pupils are able to use, express themselves and their ideas through information technology. This involves the implications of the subject in the real world.
While schools have a statutory duty to offer a broad and balanced computing curriculum, they also have the freedom to decide how much time is spent on any aspect of the programme of study, as long as children have been taught all of the content by the end of their Key Stage.
Pupils need to be taught to...
- design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
- use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
- use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
- understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world-wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
- use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
- use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; know a range of ways to report concerns and inappropriate behaviour
- select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
With teaching these activities in mind, I have broadened my skills and increased my knowledge in many aspects of ICT. These areas can be viewed in the Showcase section...