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Computing in the Classroom

Computing in the Classroom. Introduction What is this all about? Monica Farrow EM G30 email : monica@macs.hw.ac.uk http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/~monica/Modules/UAS With Judy Robertson. What is it?. 4 th year option for IS, CS and SE students

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Computing in the Classroom

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  1. Computingin the Classroom Introduction What is this all about? Monica Farrow EM G30 email : monica@macs.hw.ac.uk http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/~monica/Modules/UAS With Judy Robertson UAS Advert

  2. What is it? • 4th year option for IS, CS and SE students • You gain academic credit for working as a ‘student-tutor’ with teachers in local schools • You are paired with a teacher in your subject in a local school (your old school?) • You visit regularly, probably one 2 or 3 hour session per week, aiming for about 36 hours over the year • Arrange a convenient slot, maybe Wed afternoons • You start by observing, gradually supporting the teacher more • Finally you work on personal projects UAS Advert

  3. Personal project • Finally you work on personal project(s) • Should meet a perceived need in the school • May be a novel method of presentation/demonstration/activity for a topic • Agree with teacher, try out with pupils • For example • Workshop for a visit to HW for pupils using specific software • Worksheets for topics at school • Giving a lesson (preparation and delivery) UAS Advert

  4. Why do it? • Fun! • Makes a change from other courses • You gain LOADS of transferable skills • You become more EMPLOYABLE • You act as an ambassador for your subject and for your university • No exams • Great if you are thinking of becoming a teacher • Great for anyone who likes the idea of helping in schools this year. UAS Advert

  5. Transferrable skills gained • Public speaking and communication skills • Organisational and interpersonal skills • Time management skills • Team-working • Working in a challenging and unpredictable environment • Staff responsibilities and conduct • Addressing the needs of individuals • The ability to improvise • Giving (and taking) feedback • Handling difficult and potentially disruptive situations • Standard teaching methods UAS Advert

  6. Learning outcomes • Marketable and transferable key skills • including the communication of their knowledge of the subject in a challenging educational environment. • A better appreciation of the level of your expertise in your subject, and to build upon this through the process of explaining the subject’s core ideas and concepts to others. • Learn to address the needs of individuals and to think about methods of presentation which are appropriate to the groups they are working with UAS Advert

  7. Assessment • Something like • Intermediate report (some theory) 30% • Final report (projects and reflection) 25% • Final presentation (20%) • Assessment by the teacher (25%) UAS Advert

  8. One course, 2 semesters • The course will be spread over 2 semesters. This has been recommended by other universities to ensure that everyone (teachers, pupils, students) get the best benefit from the course. • If you weren’t taking the UAS course, you would work • Semester 1, 4th Year Project 1 mandatory course, 3 course options; • Semester 2 : 4th Year Project 2 mandatory courses, 2 course options. 4th year Project Course option Course option Course option 4th year Project Course option Course option UAS Advert

  9. One course, 2 semesters • If doing UAS, you need to work more on your 4th year project (courses F20PA , F20PB, F20PC) in the first semester to compensate for spending some time on the UAS in the second. • Semester 1 : UAS 0.5 course, 4th Year Project 1.5 course, 2 course options; • Semester 2 : UAS 0.5 course, 4th Year Project 1.5 course, 2 course options. UAS 0.5 4th year project 1.5 Course option Course option Course option UAS 0.5 4th year project 1.5 Course option UAS Advert

  10. Format • Application /interview for acceptance (in May) • Undergoing an Enhanced Disclosure (Disclosure Scotland) (over the summer) • Training Sessions - working with children and conduct in the school environment (start Semester 1) • Paired with a specific teacher at your host secondary school - identify your aims and objectives for the module. • Spending about 2 -3 hours a week in school for about 12 weeks (32 - 36 hours), developing your role within the classroom (spread over semesters one and two) • Regular tutorial/discussion sessions with the other students and lecturers • Completion of Personal Projects • Assessment of the course UAS Advert

  11. Application and Interview • There are a limited number of places on this course • You will act as an ambassador for your subject and for the university, so you MUST be enthusiastic and committed to this course • There will therefore be an application form that you must fill in, then you will be invited for a short interview • Good interview practice for job-hunting next year! UAS Advert

  12. What do I do next? • Visit the course website and read the info on those links • http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/~monica/Modules/CiC • Email Monica with any questions • Fill in an application form • Have the interview (by end of May) • Get accepted • Sort out disclosure forms • Enjoy the summer! UAS Advert

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