Learning to Teach ICT in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience (Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series) (Volume 1)

This book is designed specifically for students training to teach ICT as a curriculum subject at secondary level. It develops the key ideas of teaching and learning ICT in a structured, accessible way, and provides a wealth of ideas and inspiration for the learning teacher. Key areas covered are:

• the place and nature of ICT as a curriculum subject
• analyzing and developing subject knowledge
• planning schemes of work, individual lessons, activities and resources
• monitoring, assessment and exams
• ICT across the curriculum
• differentiation and special educational needs
• professional development.

Throughout the book there are useful tasks and activities to help student-teachers analyze their own teaching and explore the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful teacher of ICT. Rooted in best practice and up-to-the-minute research, this book is also the ideal refresher for more experienced ICT teachers.