PGCE Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology Education (Age Phase 11-16) with QTS

Edge Hill University

Postgraduate

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    1 Year

With a new focus on the subject in schools and a resurgent interest in computer technology like the Raspberry Pi and Codebug, it is an ideal time to train as a teacher of computing.

This PGCE will equip you with the range of academic, professional and vocational knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary to become a high quality and skilled teacher of the subject. You will learn to teach all aspects of computing, including computer science, digital literacy and information technology.

The programme aims to develop reflective and analytical skills as well as providing practical experience in planning effective lessons and learning strategies, hands-on classroom experience, and opportunities to further your own subject knowledge.

You will have the opportunity to interact with the latest specialist computer science and computing software and tools in schools in order to both increase trainees’ knowledge of computer science, digital literacy and information technology, and support and enhance other aspects of teaching and learning in secondary schools.

If you are a graduate with a degree in computer science, information technology or a related subject (or if you work in an IT environment) and you are passionate about developing the technical creativity and computing skills of secondary school pupils, this PGCE in Computer Science and Information Technology is for you.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

Successful completion of this programme will allow you to gain QTS status and progress onto employment as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) at secondary school level in computing.

Our proactive careers advisory service can help you to find job vacancies and offers in-depth advice on teacher job applications and interviews, to help you secure work.

To join this PGCE you should have: A first or second class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent qualification); GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification); A demonstrable interest in teaching within the curriculum area. You could show this in a number of ways – time spent in schools, knowledge of the chosen curriculum area, relevant practical experience.

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Subjects

  • Technology
  • Secondary
  • Literacy
  • Secondary Computer Science
  • Information technology
  • Education
  • Teaching
  • Learning
  • Computing
  • Planning
  • Educational Theory
  • Database Design
  • Multimedia

Course programme

You will start with an extensive subject knowledge and understanding audit, to identify your main strengths and weaknesses, and enable your tutor to focus on your individual development needs.

During 12 weeks of study on campus, you will develop:

  • Knowledge of essential educational theory;
  • Awareness of appropriate and innovative teaching and assessment methods
  • Strategies to encourage students’ practical skills development;
  • Understanding of the computing curriculum, including a range of software used in schools from Key Stage 3 to post-16 qualifications;
  • Ability to plan lessons effectively;
  • Excellent working knowledge of the latest software tools used in schools, and the ability to assist other teaching colleagues in the use of them;
  • Enhanced subject knowledge in a range of areas, including programming, computational thinking, applications and database design, multimedia, spreadsheet modelling, web authoring, desktop publishing and aspects of computer control;
  • Wider awareness of your role within the teaching profession through study of professional roles and responsibilities.

SIT4010 Developing Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy in Information Technology and Computing (30 credits)

SIT4011 Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning in Information Technology and Computing (30 credits)

SIT4012 Research and Practice in Information Technology and Computing (30 credits)

SRP4001 Reflective Professional Practice (30 credits)

SRP4002 Professional Practice 1 (30 credits)

SRP4003 Professional Practice 2 (30 credits)

120 academic credits are studied on the programme in total, in addition to 60 ungraded credits for the Professional Practice modules.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £12,500.

How will I be assessed?

 A balanced combination of coursework and observed classroom experience will be assessed against academic criteria at Level 7 and the QTS Standards. Various other tasks will enable you to show your competence in computer science and information technology, including creating an interactive teaching pack and undertaking action-based research. Before the end of your PGCE you will need to complete a Career Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) which acts as a useful bridge between your initial teacher training programme and your Induction Year as a Newly Qualified Teacher.


Who will be teaching me?

The programme is managed and developed by a team of experienced tutors all of whom have experience of teaching in schools.

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