Graduate Certificate Subject Knowledge Enhancement: ICT (28 weeks)
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Location Lancaster
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Duration Short course
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Mode of study Full-time
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Start date January 2013
Why study with us?
There are various routes which all offer subject knowledge enhancement prior to commencing the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
This is aimed at students wishing to commence a PGCE in ICT starting the following September. This would normally be aimed at students who already have a degree, but who do not have insufficient ICT knowledge to gain immediate entry to the PGCE ICT course.
What can this course lead to?
This course enables you to build your subject knowledge in order to train to teach Secondary ICT. There are excellent job opportunities in this subject due to their being a national shortage of teachers in this subject.
Course Summary
The topics will be delivered using a variety of teaching and learning strategies including practical work, group activities, peer presentations, peer assessment, e-learning, individual and group written tasks all covering a variety of areas linked to ICT and Computing, plus the associated pedagogical skills and theories.
Modules
Modules may include:
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Databases
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Philosophy of ICT
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Multimedia i
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Multimedia ii
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Sound and Video
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Web Design
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Data Communications and Networking Technologies
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Programming
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Computers in Society
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Qualitative and Quantitative Modelling
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Classroom of the future
Resources and facilities
We have a well-stocked library and a Learning Gateway, which offers an interactive, flexible space to study. You can also take advantage of The Learning, Information and Student Services (LISS), which provides learning resources, equipment, student advice, skills training and study space.
All students have access to our Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment which can provide easy online access to course information, course materials, relevant web links and an online discussion board.
Entry requirements
See course specific entry requirements listed below.
More about levels and credit
Selection criteria
Academic requirements - we ideally require a 2:2 Honours degree including some study of ICT. Ideally this should be backed up with an A-level grade C or above in ICT. Applicants without ICT in the degree but with a good ICT GCSE (grade C or above) may also be considered. Applicants with a lower classification in their degree may be considered on a discretionary basis by the course tutor. All applicants must demonstrate in their application and at interview the potential to benefit from the enhancement course.
CRB Enhanced Disclosure - all entrants to the enhancement course must obtain a CRB Enhanced Disclosure with University of Cumbria. Included within this is satisfactory provisional registration with the General Teaching Council.
ITT offer -all entrants must provide evidence that they have a confirmed place on a suitable scheme of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) to train as an ICT teacher in order to secure their place on the enhancement course. Acceptable offers include a place on a PGCE in ICT at University of Cumbria or other University or Higher Education Institution or a place on a Graduate Teacher Programme to train as a Secondary ICT teacher.
For more information, please contact Kathryn Fox, tel. 01524 384474, kathryn.fox@cumbria.ac.uk or the admission team via the contact us link above.
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