CODING AND ROBOTICS SHORT COURSE 2: INTERMEDIATE PHASE
Equipping Grades 4-6 Teachers to Lead the Digital Revolution in South African Classrooms
The CAPS Coding and Robotics Curriculum for the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6) is a vital stepping stone in developing young learners’ computational thinking skills. This phase marks a critical period where students begin to delve deeper into the world of technology, exploring its practical applications and implications.
The curriculum emphasises the integration of problem-based learning and block-based coding, which are essential for nurturing algorithmic thinking, problem-solving abilities and logical reasoning. These skills form the cornerstone of success in an increasingly digital world, where technology and innovation drive progress.
This course equips educators with a robust framework of practical strategies and engaging activities designed to make computational thinking accessible and relevant. By empowering teachers with the tools to guide learners effectively, the course ensures that students can apply these critical skills to real-world challenges, thereby making learning both impactful and enduring. As learners master these competencies, they are better prepared to navigate and contribute meaningfully to a technology-driven society.
This course includes:
- Comprehensive lesson plans and activities designed for Grades 4-6
- Training with coding platforms such as Scratch and uCode
- Step-by-step guidance on building and programming robots
- Tools for assessing and evaluating students’ progress in coding and robotics
- SACE Accredited Certificate of Completion
Time investment to complete course: 20 hours
Accreditation:
SACE accredited: Service Provider Number: PR 00000980
SACE Points: 15 SACE Accredited Professional Development Points
What you’ll learn
This course will leave you with a comprehensive understanding of:
- An understanding of basic and intermediate concepts in coding with Scratch and uCode, and an introduction to robotics
- Techniques for integrating coding and robotics into the Intermediate Phase curriculum
- How to develop lesson plans and classroom activities that engage students and enhance their learning experience
- Methods for evaluating student progress and understanding in coding and robotics