Learning to Lead Computing: A Guide for Teachers and Leaders

About this book

In Learning to Lead Computing, Karl McGrath and Allen Tsui provide an essential, jargon-free guide for educators tasked with leading computing at their school. Drawing from over a decade of experience in education, the authors deliver practical advice and strategies to engage and inspire both colleagues and empower them as leaders. This comprehensive handbook offers step-by-step instructions on everything from curriculum sequence to staff motivation, sharing research-backed approaches such as PRIMM and Parsons problems to encourage deeper thinking about computing in the classroom. Karl McGrath and Allen Tsui's approachable style ensures that even non-specialists can confidently lead computing education. Ideal for ECTs, computing subject leads, and senior leaders, this book transforms complex subjects into engaging and manageable content, empowering educators to foster a generation of tech-savvy digital citizens.