Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
1. Module Title Communicating Computer Science
2. Module Code COMP335
3. Year Session 2023-24
4. Originating Department Computer Science
5. Faculty Fac of Science & Engineering
6. Semester Whole Session
7. CATS Level Level 6 FHEQ
8. CATS Value 15
9. Member of staff with responsibility for the module
Dr NS Mande Computer Science Nikhil.Mande@liverpool.ac.uk
10. Module Moderator
11. Other Contributing Departments  
12. Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Mrs J Birtall School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science Judith.Birtall@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr S Wild Computer Science Sebastian.Wild@liverpool.ac.uk
13. Board of Studies
14. Mode of Delivery
15. Location Main Liverpool City Campus
    Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
16. Study Hours 6

         126

18

 150
17.

Private Study

 0
18.

TOTAL HOURS

 150
 
    Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other
19. Timetable (if known)            
 
20. Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 
21. Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 
22. Co-requisite modules:

 
23. Linked Modules:

 
24. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a mandatory basis:
25. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
26. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
27. Aims
 

1. To enable key transferrable skills such as communication and team working within an educational context
2. To provide first-hand experience of developing and delivering lessons in Computer Science at Key Stage 4
3. To encourage and inspire a new generation of Computer Science teachers, and provide role models for pupils who visit the university as part of its widening participation agenda
 
28. Learning Outcomes
 

(LO1) Understand the UK education system, including Key Stages and the National Curriculum in Computing.
 

(LO2) Appreciate the widening participation and outreach agenda of the university.
 

(LO3) Apply appropriate safeguarding protocols when working with young people.
 

(LO4) Communicate a computer science topic in a classroom setting, using a delivery style appropriate to the age and ability of pupils.
 

(LO5) Critically reflect on the effectiveness of an activity given feedback from those who took part.
 
29. Teaching and Learning Strategies
 

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Teaching Method 2 - Lesson Delivery

Standard on-campus delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-campus synchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Lesson Delivery
Description: On-campus synchronous sessions
 
30. Syllabus
   

The UK education system
The National Curriculum in Computing
Effective teaching and learning styles for Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 9 to 11)
Widening participation and outreach activities
Lesson planning
Safeguarding

Note that this module involves a significant amount of private study, particularly in the first semester, so students should plan their time effectively. The module coordinator will be available for ad-hoc progress meetings outside scheduled lectures.
 
31. Recommended Texts
  Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
 

Assessment
32. EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
   
33. CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
  (335.3) Essay 30 15
  (335.1) Lesson Plan and Activity Development 76 35
  (335.2) Lesson Delivery 0 35
  (335) Final Report 20 15