Computer Science Teacher: Insight into the computing classroom (BCS Guides to IT Roles)

Increased focus on computer science has recently brought about the new national curriculum in computing.This book explores the role of Computer Science Teacher in a secondary school environment. An overview of secondary school computing is covered, along with what the role encompasses, the attributes, knowledge and skills required to be a success and useful standards, tools, methods and techniques you can employ. Case studies and quotes from schools and current teachers are also included.

Beverly Clarke is an Education Consultant, CAS South West Outreach Support, CAS Master Teacher and Hub Leader. A former computing teacher, Beverly has lectured in further education and taught in a secondary school. She has worked as a part of the selection team for the BCS Scholarship scheme and has been the subject matter expert for Computational Thinking videos for BBC Bitesize.