Teach Coding to Students

Third-party on-site course

This course is designed to help teachers with no prior coding experience teach coding effectively to their students. The course is interactive and hands-on, providing teachers with the necessary tools to become more effective in their teaching approach.

Last updated: 12.02.2024

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Description

Day 1

Introductions and course overview
Understanding the basics of programming and the role of code files and text editors
Exploring different text editors and understanding their features
Understanding syntax rules in programming

Day 2

Review of Day 1
Learning the concepts of variables and data types in programming
Understanding how to declare, assign and manipulate variables
Introducing conditional statements and loops for branching and repetition

Day 3

Review of Day 2
Introduction to functions in programming and understanding their purpose and syntax
Understanding how to define, call and pass parameters to functions
Learning how to return values from functions
Introducing object-oriented programming and how objects are used in programming

Day 4

Review of Day 3
Understanding the importance of testing in programming
Learning how to write unit tests to check program correctness and identify bugs
Understanding the debugging process and how to resolve issues in code

Day 5

Review of the course topics
Recap and summary of the key takeaways from the course
The final project to apply the concepts learned during the course
Certification – awarding certificates to the participants who have completed the course

Learning objectives

By the end of the “Teach Coding to Students” course, participants will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Understanding of coding fundamentals: Participants will have a deep understanding of coding concepts such as variables, data types, and loops, and be able to explain these concepts in a simplified and relatable way to their students.
Knowledge of different teaching methodologies: Participants will be equipped with a variety of teaching methodologies that they can use to teach coding to their students, including block-based coding, text-based coding, and project-based learning.
Ability to develop fun, engaging, and hands-on coding activities: Participants will be able to create fun and engaging coding activities that are hands-on and encourage active participation by students.
Proficiency in using coding tools and resources: Participants will be proficient in using a range of coding tools and resources, such as block-based programming languages and coding platforms, to teach coding to their students.
Understanding of real-world applications of coding: Participants will understand how coding is used in real-world contexts and be able to relate these applications to their students, helping them to see the relevance and importance of coding.
Confidence in teaching coding: Participants will feel confident and empowered to teach coding to their students using the skills, knowledge, and tools gained from the course.

Methodology & assessment

Collaborative Learning: The course will encourage collaborative learning, where teachers will work in teams to complete coding projects. This will enable teachers to see the power of teamwork and take this approach back to their own classrooms.

Simplified Approach: The course will use a simplified and friendly approach to coding, which will make it easier for teachers to learn and teach coding to their students.

Real-World Problem-Solving: The course will teach teachers how to teach their students to solve real-world problems through code. This will make the learning process more engaging and encourage active participation.

Certification details

Certificate of Attendance
Europass Certificate (if requested)

Our courses are designed and delivered in compliance with the quality standards of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Quality Standards for Courses.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

ICT Coordinator

Not-for-profit / NGO staff

Teacher
Learning time:

25 hours or more