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Promoting Careers in Computing Education David Duce Oxford Brookes University CPHC, 23 April 2018 David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

The Royal Society Reports 1 2 1 https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/computing-in-schools/report/ 2 https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/computing-education/ David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Recommendations 5-8 - Teacher Supply Recommendation 7 Higher education providers need to promote careers in computing education to a wide range of students. David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

CPHC Workshop, University of Kent, 27-28 March 2018 CPHC support 26 participants Universities, CAS regional centres, students, teachers, pupil Simon Peyton-Jones, opening keynote David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

From Simon’s keynote Much to celebrate But patchy and fragile Only 11% of students take GCSE Computer Science; 54% of schools do not even offer it Only 1 in 5 computer science students are female Professional development inadequate: 25% of secondary teachers have lacked the opportunity to do any; 41% had done less than nine hours David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

From Simon’s keynote - Teacher recruitment David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Workshop report Four themes emerged: Showcases Computing in the classroom Student and Teacher Experiences Transition to Teaching Continuing Professional Development David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 1: Showcases David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

The Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme UAS 1 The Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme (UAS) provides the framework for a degree course module awarding academic credit to science, technology, engineering and maths undergraduates working with teachers in local schools. 1 https://uas.ac.uk David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 1: Suggested questions Set up Finding school partners What to teach prior to placements Supervision of students What kind of projects do they do? Assessment Challenges Reflection on lessons learnt Time management issues - for university, teachers and students Effectiveness (however judged) David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 1: Criteria for success - one view experience for students enriching pupils’ experience of computer science contribution to strengthening and developing the discipline in schools attracting students to study CS at university attracting students to the teaching profession David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 2 - Student, teacher and pupil experiences Brief ... was to reflect on their own experience. ... The theme was not designed to enable general conclusions to be drawn, but rather makes a contribution to the general narrative of promoting careers in computing education from the viewpoints of a number of individuals. David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 3 - Transition to teaching Five main routes Some school led, some HEI led; different cost implications PGCE (University based) PGCE (School Direct - SD) SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) BSc with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) Teach First Computing as a Specialism UK Wide Variations David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 3: Examples David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 4 - Continuing Professional Development Royal Society Report ... more opportunities for training, dedicated time for CPD, and specialist expert advice to assist teachers with subject knowledge David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Theme 4: Examples David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

What next? Observer or mover-shaker? From Simon’s keynote There is only one us It’s a time of inspiration and opportunity It’s also a time of anxiety, stress, and fear. There is everything to play for; but much to do. We can 1 wait for someone else to do something 2 roll up our sleeves and do it ourselves Which do you vote for? David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

And CPHC? David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education

Thank You! David Duce Oxford Brookes University Promoting Careers in Computing Education