Computer Science Teacher

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.

• PrefaceChapter 1: Introduction to Teaching Secondary Computer ScienceChapter 2: The Role of the Computer Science TeacherChapter 3: Standards, Tools, Methods and TechniquesChapter 4: Career Progression and Related RolesChapter 5: Case StudiesChapter 6: ConclusionAppendix 1: Self AssessmentsAppendix 2: Seating PlanAppendix 3: Job AdvertsAppendix 4: Class Profile For Use With Lesson at InterviewAppendix 5: Progress GridAppendix 6: Lesson Plan TemplateAppendix 7: Case Study Supporting MaterialAppendix 8: Support for the Computer Science and Computing Teacher

'This is an essential, practical, informative and accessible read for anyone wanting to enter the world of computing teaching, for those already in this world trying to understand the fast changing nature of teaching in this area, for those wanting to recruit such incredibly hard to find computing teachers and for those involved in their training. The enthusiasm for teaching in this area is palpable and makes this a pleasure to read.'