Computer Science Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course
A route into computer science teaching for non-specialists
In light of current curriculum proposals the required number of full – time equivalent secondary computer science teachers is likely to rise significantly.
There are many enthusiastic graduates with the potential to be specialist teachers but who are insufficiently qualified to enter straight into initial teacher training .
Our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are intensive programmes for graduates who want to teach computer science but whose degree is not a direct match or whose specialist subject knowledge needs deepening prior to training for qualified teacher status (QTS). The University of East London has designed a 12 unit course for Computer Science. They are funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, to equip you with the skills and subject knowledge to teach 11-16 year olds. Upon successful completion of the course, students will continue on to initial teacher training at UEL or another training provider.
Course content
- The course is delivered in collaboration with UEL's Cass School of Education and Communities and the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering. Course tutors are all excellent practitioners, experienced in the delivery of IT and Computer Science. The course consists of taught sessions, seminars, presentations and directed self study.
Here is a list of likely content:
- Hardware including computer architecture and computer fundamentals
- Operating systems and software
- Computational thinking, problem solving, abstraction and modelling
- Systems Life Cycle
- Algorithms and programming concepts and languages
- Data communication and networks
- Web development
- Databases
- Legal, ethical, social and professional issues in computing
- CPD and moving forward with computer science teaching and training
Assessment
Students will be assessed via the following methods:
- Formative assessment (ongoing)
- An assignment
- A Portfolio of evidence completed during the course
- Two examinations
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