{"product_id":"introducing-computing-a-guide-for-teachers-9781138022843","title":"Introducing Computing: A Guide for Teachers","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lawrence Williams\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis timely new text provides an accessible introduction to teaching Computing, and computer programming. Specifically designed for non-specialists who need to develop new skills in Computing in order to meet the new curriculum requirements, it offers a useful guide to the subject, alongside worked examples of good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked full of practical advice, the book examines different approaches to introducing children from age 5 to Computing, and describes a wide range of tried and tested projects that have been proven to work in schools. Including case studies and a glossary of key terms, it covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe key concepts in Computing and computational thinking \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing personal learning networks, social media and the 'wiki curriculum' to develop higher thinking skills and desirable learner characteristics \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to the curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical ways to develop children's Computing skills alongside creative writing, art and music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGaming and computer science \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a companion website www.literacyfromscratch.org.uk with extensive support materials, examples of pupils' work, links to software and downloadable lesson plans, this is an essential text for all teachers and trainees who are responsible for the new Computing curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45236716830871,"sku":"9781138022843","price":13406.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781138022843.webp?v=1769214145","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/introducing-computing-a-guide-for-teachers-9781138022843","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}