
Computer Science Teacher
Insight into the computing classroom
Beverly Clarke(Author)
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (Publisher)
Published on 24. August 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-1-78017-394-8 (ISBN)
Description
Increased focus on computer science has recently brought about the new national curriculum in computing.
This book explores the role of Computer Science Teacher in a secondary school environment. An overview of secondary school computing is covered, along with what the role encompasses, the attributes, knowledge and skills required to be a success and useful standards, tools, methods and techniques you can employ. Case studies and quotes from schools and current teachers are also included.
This book explores the role of Computer Science Teacher in a secondary school environment. An overview of secondary school computing is covered, along with what the role encompasses, the attributes, knowledge and skills required to be a success and useful standards, tools, methods and techniques you can employ. Case studies and quotes from schools and current teachers are also included.
Reviews / Votes
'This is an essential, practical, informative and accessible read for anyone wanting to enter the world of computing teaching, for those already in this world trying to understand the fast changing nature of teaching in this area, for those wanting to recruit such incredibly hard to find computing teachers and for those involved in their training. The enthusiasm for teaching in this area is palpable and makes this a pleasure to read.' -- Louise Duncan MA (Oxon) * MBA Headteacher * "If you are either training to teach or already teaching the secondary computing curriculum, you will need to know what effective teaching of computing actually looks like. This book is for you.Throughout the book, you will discover the insights found and the journey undertaken by the author, as a head of department, as she transformed her department from teaching ICT to teaching computing.
This text will not only help you teach computing in a way that places learners at the centre of your planning but also seeks to motivate, engage and inspire them with a love of the subject, show them the opportunities that computing can present them and how computing shapes their daily learning, rest and play. In addition, the text provides practical guidance and insights for those applying for either their first teaching post or seeking advancement as a secondary computing teacher." -- Andrew Csizmadia * Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Education * 'The Computer Science Teacher book is a brilliant well written and thorough book outlining the practice of being a teacher. The book is a quick guide and gives just the right pointers and insight which I will be referring back again and again...I have found the whole book a very good read especially after my first placement. I can now relate and understand and improve based on the tools and techniques given in the book. The guidance on online resources is brilliant as well as class, lesson and pupil planning.' -- Himali Patel * BCS Computing Teacher Training Scholar * 'Computer Science Teacher provides a great insight into what to expect as a trainee moving into teaching for the first time, in an area that is not always the most popular.' -- Luci Martin St Valery * BCS Computing Teacher Training Scholar * 'The Computer Science Teacher's must have Bible.' -- Margaret Ononogbu * BCS Computing Teacher Training Scholar * 'An excellent tool for preparing you for the unique challenges faced when teaching in a computing classroom.' -- David Cormell * BCS Computing Teacher Training Scholar *
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Swindon
United Kingdom
Publishing group
BCS Learning & Development Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
303 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78017-394-8 (9781780173948)
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E-Book
09/2017
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
€22.99
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Person
Beverly Clarke is an Education Consultant, CAS South West Outreach Support, CAS Master Teacher and Hub Leader. A former computing teacher, Beverly has lectured in further education and taught in a secondary school. She has worked as a part of the selection team for the BCS Scholarship scheme and has been the subject matter expert for Computational Thinking videos for BBC Bitesize.
Content
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction to Teaching Secondary Computer Science
Chapter 2: The Role of the Computer Science Teacher
Chapter 3: Standards, Tools, Methods and Techniques
Chapter 4: Career Progression and Related Roles
Chapter 5: Case Studies
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Appendix 1: Self Assessments
Appendix 2: Seating Plan
Appendix 3: Job Adverts
Appendix 4: Class Profile For Use With Lesson at Interview
Appendix 5: Progress Grid
Appendix 6: Lesson Plan Template
Appendix 7: Case Study Supporting Material
Appendix 8: Support for the Computer Science and Computing Teacher
Chapter 1: Introduction to Teaching Secondary Computer Science
Chapter 2: The Role of the Computer Science Teacher
Chapter 3: Standards, Tools, Methods and Techniques
Chapter 4: Career Progression and Related Roles
Chapter 5: Case Studies
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Appendix 1: Self Assessments
Appendix 2: Seating Plan
Appendix 3: Job Adverts
Appendix 4: Class Profile For Use With Lesson at Interview
Appendix 5: Progress Grid
Appendix 6: Lesson Plan Template
Appendix 7: Case Study Supporting Material
Appendix 8: Support for the Computer Science and Computing Teacher