Computer Science 11-16
This GUTP course prepares trainees to teach Computer Science across Key Stages 3 and 4. In addition, all trainees will gain experience of teaching Computer Science post-16 in line with the courses offered in schools. The course is carefully tailored to meet the Teachers’ Standards and will include training on:
- The Computer Science curriculum
- ICT and mathematics in Computer Science
- Lesson planning and teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Ensuring pupil progress
- Applying assessment criteria in Computer Science
- Dealing with misconceptions
- ICT as a learning and a teaching resource
Training for each subject is undertaken through a number of twilight sessions and subject training days held in the carious schools throughout the academic year during the working week.
Support during the course:
The Computer Science PGCE is co-ordinated and managed by an experienced teacher from one of our partner schools ensuring that your training is up-to-date and relevant to schools. This ensures the best start in your teaching career. You will also have a dedicated School Based Tutor on both your school placements and a dedicated Link Director. These key staff are there to support and guide you through the course and into your ECT (early career teaching) years.
Entry requirements:
Potential trainees will need a relevant degree and grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English (this would equate to a grade 4 or above for the new GCSE). Relevant experience working in the field of computing may also be considered.
Pre-course reading:
Exam boards used by the schools in which you may train include AQA, Edexcel and OCR. . Click on the links below to access these sites.