Secondary Computer Science – PGCE

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Secondary Computer Science – PGCE

Sheffield Hallam University
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This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach computer science in secondary schools.

On the course you

• learn how to teach computer science across Key Stages 3 and 4
• understand different techniques and approaches to behaviour management
• learn how to plan lessons and assess student work
• learn how to develop resources
• learn about the wider role of teachers in school
• gain knowledge about schools and the education system
• apply your skills and knowledge on school placements

We help you develop the skills you need to be a successful teacher of pupils of all abilities. By studying with us you build your enthusiasm, confidence, knowl…

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This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach computer science in secondary schools.

On the course you

• learn how to teach computer science across Key Stages 3 and 4
• understand different techniques and approaches to behaviour management
• learn how to plan lessons and assess student work
• learn how to develop resources
• learn about the wider role of teachers in school
• gain knowledge about schools and the education system
• apply your skills and knowledge on school placements

We help you develop the skills you need to be a successful teacher of pupils of all abilities. By studying with us you build your enthusiasm, confidence, knowledge and ability to teach computer science.

You also gain self-evaluation skills by completing a career preparation profile. This provides evidence that you meet the QTS standards for personal development.

The course is assessed by a combination of academic assignments and practical hands on experience in the classroom.

School placements are central to the course. You complete two teaching placements, one in the autumn term between mid-October and December and the second longer placement from February to June.

During this time you are supported by a University-trained mentor with regular meetings and observations. Your course tutor also visits you to discuss your progress.

By the end of the placements you are able to show how you meet the qualified teacher status standards that are required by this course.

We have strong partnerships with secondary schools and colleges in the area and many of our students are offered teaching jobs in their placement schools. Many of the mentors at our partnership schools also come to the University to speak in the teaching sessions.

Your placements are complemented by University based study that includes teaching sessions, seminars, group study, tutorials and assessment.

During the course you can choose to complete either the PGCE or the professional graduate certificate in education (ProfGCE). Both qualifications achieve QTS but the PGCE also gives you 60 masters level credits, which you can use towards a masters degree.

If you are studying for a PGCE you may be entitled to a tax-free bursary. For further information about financial support please see the funding pages on the Department for Education Teaching Agency (DfE) website.

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