Teaching Coding to Children: A Methodology for Kids 5+
Ugur Tevfik Kaplancali,
Zafer Demirkol
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2017
Pages:
32-37
Received:
12 September 2017
Published:
14 September 2017
Abstract: As new education models gain traction, discussions about how to incorporate programming skills and the “maker mindset” throughout the curriculum intensified. A growing realization among educators that teaching coding to children will, not only make it easier for them to understand how the information technology works, but give them a skill for life. In 2013, England wanted to be the first country in the world to make computer programming a compulsory school subject at all levels. In the US, administration was a strong proponent of expansion of programming teaching, President Obama stated “everybody’s got to learn how to code early.” Many different programming language tools exist for teaching children how to code, but none of them are based on comprehensive methodologies so that, fundamentals of coding can be easily understood by minors. Tools like Scratch Jr. and Tynker provide intuitive suite of visual-programming language for children ages 5 and above and they are more game oriented. This paper argues that there are seven aspects of coding that are fundamental in teaching coding to children, and three out of this seven is a must at any level. A new open source platform called CiK is also introduced.
Abstract: As new education models gain traction, discussions about how to incorporate programming skills and the “maker mindset” throughout the curriculum intensified. A growing realization among educators that teaching coding to children will, not only make it easier for them to understand how the information technology works, but give them a skill for life...
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The Effect of Chants and Short Stories on Primary Stage Pupils' Communication and Attitudes
Mahmoud Kamal Ibrahim Mostafa
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2017
Pages:
38-41
Received:
21 April 2017
Accepted:
6 May 2017
Published:
19 October 2017
Abstract: The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of using and short stories in developing the third primary graders' English communicative skills in Damietta governmental schools. In order to answer the questions of the study, the researcher adopted the quasi-experimental approach. The sample of the study consisted of (50) pupils from Dr Ahmed Zwail primary school in New Damietta city. The chants/songs and short stories were used with the study group in the second term of the academic school year (2014 – 2015). An oral communication test of six questions with (30) items was designed to be used as a pre -post test. The study indicated that there are statistically significant differences in mean scores of communicative skills test in favour of the post application. It also showed that there were statistically significant differences in mean scores of each of the communication skills in favour of the the post application. In the light of these results, the study recommended the necessity of using children chants/songs and short stories in teaching and learning. It also suggested that further researches should be conducted on the effect of songs and stories on the four skills of English language.
Abstract: The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of using and short stories in developing the third primary graders' English communicative skills in Damietta governmental schools. In order to answer the questions of the study, the researcher adopted the quasi-experimental approach. The sample of the study consisted of (50) pupils from Dr Ah...
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