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Teaching and learning of coding and robotics in the Foundation Phase 300


 
Module code JVK 300
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Education
Module content
  • Demystifying coding and robotics for early childhood education pre-service teachers through an integrative approach, whereby teaching and learning is integrated to support pre-service teachers in their immediate contexts and provide them with the necessary background knowledge, skills and values related to Coding and Robotics in order to teach and transfer their knowledge to learners in the classroom.
  • The teaching and learning approach is based on allowing accessibility to all students, through a transdisciplinary approach, whilst developing 21st century skills
  • Introduce the history of Coding and Robotics in early childhood education and establish the place of Coding and Robotics in the curriculum, whilst highlighting the importance of the module, especially in early childhood education. 
  • Apply knowledge, skills and values of Coding and Robotics in early childhood education through a play-based, activity-based approach, whilst accentuating the relevance and importance of perceptual development 
  • Activate critical and creative thinking through collaborative thinking and reasoning, and highlight the importance of dynamic problem solving.
Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites JST 320 (Natural Science and Technology in FP) and students must have completed and passed all mathematics and literacy practice modules in their 1st and 2nd years (including JGS 121, 211 and JGS 212, JGL 113, 213, 313, or JGL 110, 200, 311).
Contact time 2 lectures per week, 2 practicals per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Early Childhood Education
Period of presentation Semester 2
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