September 2012 Network of Teaching Excellence in Computer Science Something is wrong but I feel powerless Something is wrong but I feel powerless There is no them only us Together we can make ID: 408285
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CAS Master Teachers
September 2012
Network of Teaching Excellence in Computer ScienceSlide2
Something is wrong
– but I feel powerless
Something is wrong
– but I feel powerless
There is no them…
only us!
Together we can make
change happen!
Now we are looking for
the teachers who stand
out from the crowd
Built on the hub networkSlide3
Why a Master Teachers?
How do we develop and share best practice to enable the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum otherwise?
OFSTED report highlights the value and impact AST model i.e. teachers training teachersNo
centralised strategy for ASTsAdditional costs of AST in most
LEAs moving to schools Business model for schools to utilise ASTs
Providing career opportunities for teachers - with the proposed changes to the Teachers Pay and Conditions through the possible introduction of a
DfE
Master Teacher. Slide4
Who should apply?
Candidates will be:
Experience Computer Science teachers and who already know the challenges of the local area. Non-specialist AST’s with a STEM background who regularly perform outreach.
The Applicant’s school will be a member of the Network of Teaching Excellence.Non-specialist Master Teachers will be expected to work closely with their local Network of Excellence:
Academia: Further and Higher EducationSchool TeacherIndustry contacts via STEMNet and BCS hub network
Academic
Master Teacher
Industry
Computing TeacherSlide5
When & where?
The Master Teacher will run CPD sessions on:
Mornings or afternoonsTwilights
Weekends or school holidaysRun virtually, in local schools, Universities and industry training facilities.Virtual learning will be a tool:
For follow ups to face-to-face sessions providing peer as well as specialist support. To deliver training to remote parts of England Slide6
What will be delivered?
The CAS Master Teacher will:
identify gaps in local provision and skills and to develop and deliver CPD workshops Perform a minimum of two CPD sessions and peer review a CPD session
Share all CPD session and lesson resources produced with CASCPD sessions will be:
Aimed at non-specialist teachers and trainee teachersBased on the CAS Computing CurriculumA mixture of plugged-in and unplugged activitiesCommunicating with other Master Teachers to avoid duplication and ensure curriculum coverageSlide7
How will CPD be delivered?
There would be local CPD teams.
The local coordinators could be: Regional BCS Hub Co-ordinator
Regional CAS Hub LeaderRegional STEM Co-ordinator University CS & ITT departments
Local coordinators would report to the CAS Coordinator.The Network of Teaching Excellence combined with local coordinators and Master Teacher would be responsible for advertising any training sessions. The Master Teacher and relevant computing specialist would be responsible for developing and delivering sessions.
Regional CAS
Coordinaor
Computing
Specialist
Master
Teacher
CPD SessionsSlide8
What’s in it for the Master Teacher
The CAS Master Teacher will receive:
Receive the equivalent of one afternoon per week in time, between October 12. and March 13. Recognition by CAS & BCS as being an official CAS trainer e.g. on the CAS website, including a certification.
Training, then continued support as a facilitator and coach.Career development and employment opportunitiesSupport for meeting some of the proposed criteria for the changes to the National Pay and Conditions i.e.
DfE Master Teacher.An pedagogy and knowledge exchange between professionalsSlide9
What’s in it for the employer?
The school gains the opportunity to:
Develop his or her school’s capacity to teach Computer Science.
Meet the membership to the Network of teaching Excellence criteria to sharing expertise and resources.
Meet the Academies contractual required to undertake in community outreach.Receive reimbursed of £2,000 for the equivalent of one afternoon per week between November 12. and March 13.CAS will also advertise all sessions through its network of 30+ hubs and on it’s website to help
maximise
the attendance to sessions.
Collaboration between organisations giving initiative greater creditability. Slide10
What’s in it for the Universities?
The Universities will:
Develop relationships with local schools delivering Computer Science to take students on placement during teacher trainingAttract the best local students
Meet their outreach requirements to justify tuition feesAdvertise further education CPD courses i.e. Masters etc. Clear indicator for placement schools for Computer Science trainees
Develop relationships between departments, developing computer science expertise in ITT departmentsSlide11
Frequently asked questions
Will there be an accreditation for attending a event?
Yes but we will make this announcement after appointing the Master Teachers Will the CPD sessions follow a defined structure?
Yes but we will tell the Master Teachers this information when they attend the one day trainingCan an AST who’s school is not part of the Network of Teaching Excellence apply to be a Master Teacher?No, I’m afraid not.