Teach Basic Coding in Primary School: Tips and Strategies
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Course Summary
Course Content
Introduction
01.
Introduction
02.
Set some learning goals
03.
Why do we need to actively engage students in learning how to code?
04.
What is coding?
05.
Some Coding Terms
Coding in the Australian Curriculum
06.
Coding in the Australian landscape
07.
An overview of digital literacies
08.
Soft skills learned through coding
09.
The role of digital citizenship
Preparing To Teach
10.
Understanding bias
11.
Set up a growth mindset
12.
Links to current studies/interests
Getting Started
13.
Explore students' prior knowledge (guiding question prompts)
14.
Give examples to introduce key concepts (sequencing, if/then algorithm)
Going Online
15.
Resources
Your Teaching
16.
The next steps
17.
Cool lesson plans
Reflection
18.
Suggestions for collaboration
19.
Taxonomy of learning
20.
Congratulations
Course Writers
After completing her Bachelor of Business, Anna Hayes made the change to classroom teaching in 2013. Her education background has included a range of leadership positions. Anna has also worked as the Education Director at Code Like a Girl. Anna is currently studying Cyber Security and is passionate about challenging gender stereotypes through early education.
Jarryd Bendall comes from a long line of teachers, which is why he initially avoided this calling. After a myriad of roles in law, medicine, used car sales, and as the mascot for the Western Bulldogs AFL team, Jarryd eventually taught primary school for a number of years, before combining his love for writing and education in an Education Specialist role with Cool. This role sees him as a bridge between knowledgeable industry experts and classroom teachers, bringing excellence into the classroom and challenging the average curriculum with innovative and effective ideas.
Jarryd will be on hand to answer any questions and help you navigate this course.