In Finland, Kids Learn Computer Science Without Computers(theatlantic.com) |
In Finland, Kids Learn Computer Science Without Computers(theatlantic.com) |
Finland is doing the right thing, and they’re not teaching coding completely without computers.
there’s a logical model for programming - how to divide and conquer, this is not just related to algorithms but to every programming task.
And I’ve seen enough people who don’t have this mindset trying to code to know that despite sounding extremely simple, it is a vital subject to enable more people to start coding. Kudos to Finland for focusing on the logical aspect of programming, which are much more transferable than knowledge of certain language APIs.
PS: Once upon a time, Finland turned around their education system from being one of the worst to being one of the best, by among many other changes, eliminating many multiple choice tests and homework that weren't adding value to overall education quality. Michael Moore showcased this in one of his documentaries, Where to Invade Next?
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