Lesson Frequency

Begin your lesson planning by considering the frequency and duration of your coding classes. This could range from once a month, to weekly or even daily sessions, depending on your curriculum and students' availability.

Lesson Length

Next, decide on the length of each lesson. While an hour per session is a common choice, you may need to adjust this based on your students' needs, attention spans, and the complexity of the topics you're covering. Remember, effective lesson planning involves a balance between teaching new concepts and providing ample time for practice and revision.

Lesson Topics

Once you have a rough schedule, start thinking about the topics you want to cover. Start with the basics if your students are beginners, and gradually introduce more complex topics. Make sure to include a mix of theoretical and practical lessons, as coding is a skill best learned by doing. You can also consider incorporating project-based learning, where students apply the concepts they've learned to create something tangible, like a simple website or a game.

Student Assesment

Finally, don't forget to plan for assessments. Regular quizzes and tests can help you gauge your students' understanding and progress. You can use these assessments to adjust your lesson plans if necessary, ensuring that all your students are keeping up with the material.

Start sourcing lessons suitable for your students. Consider their age, coding experience (beginner, normal, hard, expert), and the duration of each lesson. There are lots of lessons available on the web however you'll need to make sure to choose those that best suit your students' needs. Here are some tips to help you:

• Look for lessons that are age-appropriate. The complexity of the lesson should match the age and experience level of your students.
• Consider the duration of each lesson. Make sure it fits into your teaching schedule and doesn't overwhelm your students.
• Try out the lessons yourself first. This will help you understand if the lesson is suitable for your students and if any adjustments are needed.
  

There are several methods you can use, each with its own advantages.

1. You could print handouts, which are tangible and can be easily annotated by students.
2. Alternatively, you could direct students to online lessons. This method allows for interactive learning experiences. These can be one off lessons or using an online learning platform that provides progressive lessons.

Consider factors like your students' access to technology, their preferences, and the nature of the lessons themselves. For instance, coding lessons might be better suited to an online format where students can practice as they learn.

Once you've chosen a method, plan how you'll implement it. Will you distribute lessons at the start of each class, or will you provide a week's worth of lessons at once? Remember, the goal is to make the process as convenient and effective as possible for both you and your students.

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are the ways we teach and learn coding. It's important for you as a teacher to keep up with these changes.

You can do this by regularly researching and learning about new coding languages, tools, and technologies.

Alternatively, you can use a learning platform that updates its courses to include the latest technology. This way, you ensure that your students are always learning the most relevant and up-to-date information.

This video goes through recommended Programming Languages and Technologies for Primary Schools based on the age of the students and their experience.

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