Course Summary
This programme will support teachers who wish to upskill in Computer Science providing them with the formal qualification to add to their existing recognised teaching subjects. The progamme aims to develop and foster learners' creativity and problem solving, along with their ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
English Language: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Application Details
Application Deadline: Monday 9th January, 2023
Application Process
All applicants must complete the online application form and upload the supporting documentation as outlined below.
1. Current CV
2. Proof of existing educational qualifications
Start date: 28/01/2023
Location: Thurles
Fees
Application Process
All applicants must complete the online application form and upload the supporting documentation as outlined below.
1. Current CV
2. Proof of existing educational qualifications
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Career Progression
Special Purpose Award ? Certificate in Coding and Computational Thinking (Level 9 – 10 credit)
TUS | Certificate in Coding & Computational Thinking (lit.ie)
Certificate of Science in Computing - (Computer Science for Teachers) (Level 9 – 30 credit)
TUS | Certificate of Science in Computing - (Computer Science for Teachers) (lit.ie)
Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Computing - (Computer Science for Teachers) (Level 9 – 60 credit)
TUS | Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Computing - (Computer Science for Teachers) (lit.ie)
Master of Science in Computing - (Computer Science for Teachers) (Level 9 – 90 credit)
TUS | Master of Science in Computing (Computer Science for Teachers) (lit.ie)
What are the career prospects?
This programme has been designed to facilitate teachers to upskill in a new cognate area in parallel with their teaching workload. The individual modules have been designed specifically with the teacher and their students in mind to ensure that the content, learning outcomes and assessment are appropriate and relevant to the educational context. The concept of the teacher as a researcher underpins every aspect of the programme, as teachers will be required to engage with emerging trends and best practice, from a subject content perspective as well as the incorporation of that content in the classroom.
Duration
Delivery
Blended and online learning provides a flexible route of study for students, which enable various degrees of autonomy and self-regulation in the learning process. This programme will be delivered in a blended learning approach with a number of workshops supplemented by weekly online content subject to a sufficient number of The workshop dates are Saturday 28th January, Saturday 25th February and Saturday 25th March 2023. The January and March workshops will be in person workshops on the Thurles campus with the February workshop taking place online. In addition, there will be a weekly live online tutorial where students get an opportunity to have any queries etc. dealt with.