Computing
At Norbriggs, we ensure that we provide pupils with a high-quality and relevant computing curriculum that keeps pace with the rapidly changing world of technology.
Our computing curriculum is underpinned by three main areas identified in The National Curriculum Programme of Study for Computing, which aims to ensure that all pupils can do the following:
Computer Science
Pupils understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
Pupils analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems.
Information Technology
Pupils evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems.
Digital Literacy
Pupils are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
Computing Implementation
We are fully invested in allowing our students to become active participants in a digital world. As such, we use the Teach Computing Curriculum developed by the National Centre for Computing Edcucation.
Effective pedagogy is at the heart of good teaching and learning; successful computing teachers combine their knowledge of the subject with evidence-based teaching practices. As computing is a relatively new discipline, evidence of effective teaching approaches continues to emerge and evolve.
The work of the National Centre for Computing Education is underpinned by 12 principles of Computing Pedagogy and are backed by the latest reserach evidence, ensuring we are teaching our students the latest in computing developments. These include:
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Leading with Concepts
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Working Together
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Getting Hands-on
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Unplugging, Unpacking and Repacking
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Modelling Everything
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Fostering Programme Comprehension
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Creating Projects
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Adding Variety
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Challenging Misconceptions
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Making Concrete
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Structuring Lessons
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Reading and Exploring Code First