Applicants for this course ideally possess:

• A genuine interest and expertise in computing and IT
• A second-class degree (or higher) in computing, computer science or an IT related subject
• The potential to complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course prior to starting training
• A minimum of three days of observation experience prior to interview and a minimum of ten days prior to starting the course

What you will cover on the course

The course will explore the following issues from a subject-specific perspective:

• Approaches to computational thinking
• Teaching project-based learning and coursework
• Approaches to digital literacy and e-safety
• Teaching programming without computers
• Lesson planning and sequences of lessons
• Meeting the needs of all pupils in the classroom
• Teaching and learning strategies and resources
• Techniques to support monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupil progress
• Promoting a positive climate for learning

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