Secondary Computer Science - PGCE

Birmingham City University

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    September

Computing education in schools is no longer about being learning how to operate software to effectively present information.The ability to problem solve using a variety of powerful modelling techniques is an important skill that must be practised and mastered.

These transferrable skills can help pupils in numerous subjects and disciplines ensuring they are not just consumers of technology but creators as well.This course has strong links with the British Computer Society (BCS) who are working with the Department of Education to develop the next generation of computing teachers.

The School of Education works in conjunction with the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and The Built Environment as a Computing at School (CAS) Regional Centre. We are leaders in developing computer science teaching across the West Midlands supporting both new and established practioners learn how best to teach this wonderful subject. Trainees on this course will be immersed in this culture of development and will help to shape the subject for years to come.

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Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

You will do work placements in at least two different schools and also visit others – including a primary. This all helps you to see how teachers are working in practice and gives you a wealth of experience.

You will have the opportunity to do serial and block placements and you will also have trained mentors, who will guide and support your studies and provide you with feedback.

You must have a good degree (minimum 2:2 but 2:1 or 1st preferred) from a UK higher education institution or equivalent, of which at least 50 per cent should be in Computing.

You must also have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment.

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Secondary
  • University
  • School
  • Pedagogy
  • Computer Science
  • Professional Enquiry
  • Practioners
  • Wonderful subject
  • Professional confidence

Course programme

Modules
  • Professional Studies
  • Subject Pedagogy
  • Professional Enquiry
  • Course structure

Your PGCE Secondary computer science Education aims to explore, test and develop the links between computing in education theory and its practice. The practical workshops in university facilitate a means for learners to conduct this, which is then supported by school placements.

This relationship, between theory and practice, alongside a variety of contrasting school experiences, ensures that you are offered a well-rounded teacher education. We believe that we are training computing teachers to work in any school setting. Your course will feature a range of modules and the opportunity to get plenty of hands-on practice in local schools with support from colleagues in the school partnership and experienced university tutors.

Two thirds of your course will take place in schools with the other third in a university setting.

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