Lehel is 23 years old and works as a Lecturer of Computing
Here he shares the story of his career so far, in his own words.
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Lehel Nagy
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What does your job involve and who does it help?What does your job involve and who does it help?
My job is to stay curious and teach others how to embrace curiosity. As a computing lecturer, my primary role is to educate young people about cybersecurity and networking. This helps them build a strong foundation for a future career in cybersecurity.
I follow a constructivist approach, guiding and scaffolding students as they develop their own opinions and enhance their critical thinking skills. Additionally, students are encouraged and supported in cultivating professional skills, such as effective communication, appropriate behaviour, and a professional approach to their work.
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What 3 things do you enjoy most about the job?What 3 things do you enjoy most about the job?
I enjoy my job because it allows me to provide the right exposure and support to students as they prepare to enter the industry. I create a safe space for them to learn from mistakes and ensure that the next generation is well-informed and grounded in facts.
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How did you hear about the job?How did you hear about the job?
As a third-year university student, I began working as a T-Level lab technician at BMet. When a teaching position became available, I applied for it.
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What qualifications do you need?What qualifications do you need?
For this role, a degree in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity was required.
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What training does the company provide?What training does the company provide?
Birmingham Metropolitan College offers a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) training programme for new lecturers.
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What would you say to anyone looking to join the sector?What would you say to anyone looking to join the sector?
Stay curious and resilient. Remember to foster an accepting and inclusive environment in the classroom, and always consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs to support your students effectively.
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What does your job involve and who does it help?What does your job involve and who does it help?
My job is to stay curious and teach others how to embrace curiosity. As a computing lecturer, my primary role is to educate young people about cybersecurity and networking. This helps them build a strong foundation for a future career in cybersecurity.
I follow a constructivist approach, guiding and scaffolding students as they develop their own opinions and enhance their critical thinking skills. Additionally, students are encouraged and supported in cultivating professional skills, such as effective communication, appropriate behaviour, and a professional approach to their work.
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What 3 things do you enjoy most about the job?What 3 things do you enjoy most about the job?
I enjoy my job because it allows me to provide the right exposure and support to students as they prepare to enter the industry. I create a safe space for them to learn from mistakes and ensure that the next generation is well-informed and grounded in facts.
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How did you hear about the job?How did you hear about the job?
As a third-year university student, I began working as a T-Level lab technician at BMet. When a teaching position became available, I applied for it.
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What qualifications do you need?What qualifications do you need?
For this role, a degree in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity was required.
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What training does the company provide?What training does the company provide?
Birmingham Metropolitan College offers a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) training programme for new lecturers.
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What would you say to anyone looking to join the sector?What would you say to anyone looking to join the sector?
Stay curious and resilient. Remember to foster an accepting and inclusive environment in the classroom, and always consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs to support your students effectively.