Subject knowledge development for trainee teachers of computer science

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Abstract

Several years of below-target recruitment have led to a shortage of Computing Teachers in the English school system additionally, candidates who apply to study PGCE courses often have a low level of subject knowledge, creating tensions for training providers. This research aims to understand how best to support the subject knowledge development of trainees to ensure that schools have a supply of newly qualified Computing Teachers able to deliver the curriculum.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2024 Conference on United Kingdom & Ireland Computing Education Research
EditorsTroy Astarte, Duncan Hall, Fiona McNeill, Faron Moller
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Print)9798400711770
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Nov 2024
EventUK and Ireland Computing Education Research Conference 2024 - Manchester University, Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 5 Sept 20246 Sept 2024

Academic conference

Academic conferenceUK and Ireland Computing Education Research Conference 2024
Abbreviated titleUKICER
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period5/09/246/09/24

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