The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has recently announced that the Coding and Robotics Curriculum for South Africa Grades R-3 and seven were piloted in schools nationwide. The DBE has developed a state-of-the-art digital platform has for the training of teachers. Orientation materials, lesson plans and coding programmes are available on this digital platform.
What is coding and robotics?
Coding and robotics as a school subject focuses on teaching students the principles of designing, building, and programming robots and creating computer programs using various programming languages, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills essential for the digital age.
What is Coding and Robotics as a subject?
Coding and Robotics is a new subject introduced by the Department of Basic Education (get the Coding and Robotics Orientation Manual for teachers here). It aims to prepare learners for the Fourth Industrial Revolution by introducing technology, processes, and ways of thinking that allow them to live and work in a digitally-enabled society.
What is coding and robotics in Grade R?
In Grade R, coding and robotics introduce basic concepts like sequencing, patterns, and problem-solving through hands-on, age-appropriate activities, such as storytelling, games, and simple robotics kits, laying the foundation for computational thinking and future learning in technology.
What is Grade 7 robotics coding?
Grade 7 robotics coding involves teaching students more advanced programming concepts, logic, and algorithms, while they design, build, and program robots using various platforms and kits, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration as they tackle real-world challenges.
