Virtual Module 5: Wrapping Up Unit 7 & Inclusive Classrooms

Module 5 corresponds to part of the content covered in the in-person Academic Year Workshop 3.

Goals and Objectives for Module 5

The Goals and Objectives Document for Module 5 can be found here. This document can be used to help you understand how our goals and objectives connect and build between sessions. This may also be a valuable resource to you as you consider any adjustments you decide to make to the agenda based on your local needs.

Finally, you will notice that Modules 5 and 6 combined cover the same goals and objectives as those in the in-person Academic Year Workshop 3.

Printing Agendas

Go to https://curriculum.code.org/plcsp-21/m5/compiled/. When you get to that page, right click. From the menu that pops up, click print. From there you should be able to print or save it as a PDF.

For the high level agenda that is printable, go to:

Google Sheet View of High Level Agenda

What you need to know before starting your synchronous workshop

What is in the asynchronous work?

Prior to your synchronous workshop with participants, participants should have engaged in a set of asynchronous work for Module 5 that included:

• Reading the Unit overview for Unit 7.
• Reviewing the lesson plan and content for U7L1 - Parameters and Return Explore.
• Engaging in the content from U7L3 - Parameters and Return Practice.
• Reading and reflecting on the definition of an "inclusive classroom" as described in the "Guide to Inclusive Computer Science Education".

How does the asynchronous work connect to the synchronous workshop?

The asynchronous work for Module 5 sets up the work participants will be doing in the synchronous workshop by helping participants understand the big picture of Unit 7 and also understand the concepts of parameters and return. In particular, participants will need to understand parameters and return in Module 6 where they will look at the Create PT requirements which include parameters and return.

In Module 5, participants who complete the asynchronous work will:

• Be prepared to analyze and engage in U7L4 - Parameters and Return Make.
• Have already begun to reflect on the definition of an "inclusive classroom" and be ready to apply this definition to their own classrooms.

What do I need to do prior to the workshop?

1. Read the group reflections and questions submitted during the asynchronous work for Module 5. There is a slide included in the deck where you should add some quotes from your cohort's reflection.
2. Go through the Virtual Module 5 - CSP 21 - 22 - Slides and add the relevant content on slides with a "stop sign" on them. This indicates that you need to update the content on the slides.
3. Download and read the "Guide to Inclusive Computer Science Education". Participants will have access to this as part of their asynchronous work and we will be building on this during the synchronous workshop. Reading this will help you anticipate participant questions and responses.
4. Meet with your co-facilitator and producer to discuss the agenda and reflect on prior feedback.

Agenda Walkthrough Resources

Over the course of Modules 5 and 6 you will be developing participants' understanding of more advanced programming topics that are needed for the Create Performance Task as well as diving deeper into the Create Performance Task itself. These modules are much more focused on CS content as we ramp-up to discussing the Create Performance Task. Throughout Module 5, you are planting seeds for participants to later apply in Module 6 on the Create Performance Task.

We have pulled out the essential content and equity threads in this module. This information can also be used to help you make informed decisions when modifying workshop activities to adjust to the needs of your cohort.

Below are a set of resources to help you get a sense of the flow of the workshop and key things to prepare for.

• Goals and Objectives
  This resource provides a high-level overview of the goals for the day and where we meet those goals in individual sessions.

• Equity Content Overview
  This resource calls out places in the agenda where facilitators lead discussions and activities that are tied to our equity objectives.

• Essential Content
  This resource points to which lessons are referenced in different points of the workshop.