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.
Eligibility
This course is for graduates who want to teach Computer Science but whose degree is perhaps not in this discipline or whose specialist subject knowledge needs deepening before they can begin their teacher training.
To be eligible for the course you must:
- hold a conditional offer from an initial teacher training (ITT) provider before you join the subject knowledge enhancement course. Please note, there is no direct entry onto the course.
- be a home (UK) student who is eligible for funding from the Teaching Agency (TA). You can find further information on the TA website.
Typical minimum entry requirements
- GCSEs in Mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- An honours degree, 2.2 or above, from a United Kingdom Higher Education Institution or an equivalent qualification
- Motivation - applicants should have a strong desire to teach computer science at secondary school level
- Applicants must have already been offered a place on a programme of initial teacher training (PGCE, GTP or SCITT)
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