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Course Overview

The course aims to develop an understanding of ICT and computer science, the principles involved in the teaching and learning of the subject across the full age and ability range and the professional values and practice, subject knowledge and understanding commensurate with the particular subject specialism. This includes how children learn and how they develop cognitively, socially and physically and the understanding, skills and personal qualities necessary for managing the learning environment.

What you'll study?

ICT continues to be a rapidly expanding area in schools. The PGCE Information Communications Technology and Computer Science course will enable newly qualified teachers to teach ICT and Computer Science with confidence, inspiring and challenging pupils in the 11-18 age phase. The course will include education professional studies, subject application studies and school experience.

Subject teaching studies will include:

  • Lesson planning and schemes of work
  • Monitoring and assessment
  • Special educational needs
  • Philosophy of ICT in education
  • Classroom management
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Computer Science frameworks and specifications.

You will also cover managing ICT across the curriculum, including:

  • Theory to practice
  • Teaching
  • Learning and pedagogy
  • Resourcing and resources in ICT
  • Computer Science education
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Understanding.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A UK honors degree or equivalent with a 2:2 - at least 50% of which is in the subject you wish to teach or in a closely related
  • Disclosure and Barring Service and Prohibition Order checks and a satisfactory health check passed prior to enrolling
  • Two references - one academic and one vocational.

Fees

UK Student Fee

PGCE Secondary Computer Science with ICT: £9250  

International Student Fee

PGCE Secondary Computer Science with ICT: £15200


This information was accurate on : 01/04/2021
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