CSC3733 : Computing and Mathematics Education (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Marie Devlin
- Lecturer: Dr James Waldron
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To equip participants with pedagogical background knowledge and practical skills for teaching Computing and Mathematics in their future career.
Outline Of Syllabus
* Every day relevance of Computing and Mathematics skills, the need for literacy and skills
shortages in the UK
* Barriers to STEM education – designing for inclusivity, understand, respect and value diversity
* Learning theories to support curriculum design (Constructivism, Constructionism, social
development theory, constructive alignment, models and taxonomies, self-directed and group learning.)
* Contemporary teaching and learning methods in Mathematics and Computer Science
* Problem-Based Learning, Project-based learning, Active Learning, Scenario-based learning,
simulations etc., Scaffolding, student-centered learning, experiential learning Inquiry
based teaching and learning, instructional strategies for teaching (Primary, Secondary, University)
* National curricula, standards, frameworks, accreditation criteria and how to develop
curricula from these.
* The role of problem solving and design in STEM Education
* Designing teaching and learning activities
* Planning and implementing a module, programme of study or learning event.
* Mathematical thinking – importance, connections
* Computational thinking – foundational concepts, connections
* Mental Modelling – visual and graphical representation, drawing and modelling, prototyping
and artefact development.
* Assessment – design, procedures, tools and techniques, feedback, formative, summative, ipsative
(of learning, for learning, as learning, peer assessment and group work), competencies, skills,
knowledge and practical application of ideas
* Assessment culture.
* Learning Analytics, Learning Evaluation
* Supporting student learning
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Background material on theories, techniques, curricula, standards etc |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 15:00 | 30:00 | Coursework write up (sem 1 & 2) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 24 | 2:00 | 48:00 | Designing curricula, assessments, lessons – technology, tools and techniques – practical sessions |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Literature searching, critique, academic writing, designing assessment |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 8 | 3:00 | 24:00 | Preparation for teaching practice – exercises for preparing for small group teaching |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Group teaching practice sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 42 | 1:00 | 42:00 | Lecture follow up and background reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Explore relevant literature, discuss and debate ideas and theories |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Theory and techniques are presented in lectures. Supervised lab design sessions take place in a PC lab providing hands on experience of design and use of technologies to support teaching and learning. Workshops take place in a seminar space to give students practical experience of applying techniques and discussion with their classmates. Small group teaching sessions allow students to practice their teaching in a safe space and allow for constructive feedback so they can evaluate their own practice and progress.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 1 | M | 50 | Assessed Coursework covering Semester 1 taught material. 2000 words |
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | Assessed Coursework covering Semester 1 taught material. 2000 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Exercises for giving written and verbal feedback to classmates on their teaching practice |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Exercises for giving written and verbal feedback to classmates on their teaching practice |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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