Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LH Teaching Computer Science in Schools
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 30208
Module Lead	Mark Lee
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-11 hours Seminar-2 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Placement-27 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The module is the implementation of the national Student Ambassador Scheme by the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham. Its design follows closely the recommendations and guidelines of the UAS. The module will reward students with course credit for working as a ‘student-tutor’ with teachers in local schools and help them develop some valuable transferable skills. Students will learn important, marketable and transferable skills of benefit to them in employment and in life, specifically: Organisational and interpersonal skills Addressing the needs of individuals Time management skills Working in a challenging and unpredictable environment Staff responsibilities and conduct The ability to improvise Giving (and taking) feedback Handling difficult and potentially disruptive situations Public speaking and communication skills Team-working Standard teaching methods Students will gain experience of working in a professional educational environment and will learn about the key issues affecting school education today. They will have the satisfaction of making a positive impact on the education of pupils of all ages and the chance to act as a role model for your subject. It is a chance to put something back into the community by sharing knowledge and helping to motivate young people and raise their aspirations towards science. They will develop confidence in answering questions about their own subject and in devising appropriate ways to communicate a difficult principle or concept. They will develop communication skills and gain a better understanding of their own level of expertise. For those of who are interested in teaching as a profession, this will be an opportunity to explore whether it is a path they want to pursue. They will learn to devise and develop computer science projects and teaching methods appropriate to engage the relevant age group. The module will involve: Undergoing a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check prior to entering the classroom Being paired with a specific teacher at a local school who will work with students to identify their aims and objectives for the term Spending ½ day a week in school for 10 weeks, developing a role within the classroom Presentation and interview 11 training sessions Completion of a Special Project (agreed with the teacher)
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of the needs of individual learners in a computer science classroom use standard teaching techniques develop interpersonal skills, appreciate staff responsibilities and demonstrate communication skills prepare lesson plans and teaching materials at an appropriate level gain a deeper insight into a particular area of computer science education by working on an individual project
Assessment	30208-01 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Main Assessments: Continuous assessment (100%) Supplementary Assessments: Continuous assessment (100%) over the Summer period
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