Inclusive Computing Education in the Secondary School - Linking Theory and Practice

Underpinned by pedagogical practices and theory of what works in teaching computing, this book gives existing and new teachers ideas to enable them to plan an inclusive curriculum for the secondary school computing classroom. Each chapter is designed to challenge teachers to think about their own practice and curriculum design.

List of contents

How to Use This Book 1. The developing curriculum: from ICT to computing 2. The development of Artificial Intelligence in Computing Education: Thinking Betwixt and Between – Reinvigorating Papert’s Im/possibilities of Computing 3. Keeping it Real: Helping Learners Navigate the Concrete and Abstract 4. AI is racist 5. Using data to ensure an engaging and inclusive computing curriculum 6. Opting out. Why are pupils choosing not to study computing? 7. Gender differences in computing classrooms: Practices to develop inclusive learning spaces 8. Design and Project Approaches in Computing Education 9. Industry Perspectives

About the author

Louise Hayes is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Eleanor Overland is the Director of Quality Assurance for Initial Teacher Education at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Summary

Underpinned by pedagogical practices and theory of what works in teaching computing, this book gives existing and new teachers ideas to enable them to plan an inclusive curriculum for the secondary school computing classroom. Each chapter is designed to challenge teachers to think about their own practice and curriculum design.

Product details

• Authors: Louise Overland Hayes
• Assisted by: Louise Hayes (Editor), Hayes Louise (Editor), Eleanor Overland (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.10.2023
• EAN: 9781032045382
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3204538-2
• No. of pages: 124
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Curricula, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Computers / General, teacher training, Secondary Schools, Teaching of a specific subject, Curriculum planning & development, Educational: IT and computing, ICT, Educational: IT & computing, ICT, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, Curriculum planning and development, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General