Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators CO207 / A24
Summary
On this course, you’ll explore programming in Python. You’ll discover basic programming concepts, learning how to understand the basics of python syntax and interpret error messages.
Ultimately, you’ll use your new coding skills to create your first program - which will be able to solve a simple problem.
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at classroom teachers teaching up to and including GCSE computer science.
What topics are covered?
You'll cover the following topics:
- Basic programming concepts such as repetition and sequencing
- When and how to use a ‘for’ loop, an ‘if’ statement, a ‘while’ loop, and functions
- Creating your own program to solve a simple problem
- The basics of Python syntax
- How to interpret error messages
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised start date, have access to the course for a year, and can benefit from facilitation by expert Professional Development Leaders during the following periods:
- 16th Sept – 22nd Sept: week 1
- 23rd Sept – 30th Sept: week 2
- 30th Sept - 6th Oct: week 3
- 7th Oct - 13th Oct: week 4
- 11th Nov - 17th Nov: week 1
- 18th Nov - 24th Nov: week 2
- 25th Nov - 1st Dec: week 3
- 2nd Dec - 8th Dec: week 4
Don’t worry if you’ve missed the facilitation windows, you can still benefit from the contributions of others.
Who is the course leader?
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This is a self-paced Online Course
The course leader will be introduced in the course.
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Outcomes
You will:
- Explore basic programming concepts such as sequencing and repetition
- Identify use cases for 'for' and 'while' loops, if statements and functions
- Produce your own program to solve a simple problem
- Interpret error messages, with a knowledge of basic Python syntax
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators | 01 September 2024 | 00:00-23:00 | Online course |
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit in England? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.
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