Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

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Learn to Teach Java:  Writing Classes and Arrays

About this course

Learn to program using Class design and 1-D Arrays in Java, and prepare to teach others using the free, online interactive CS Awesome textbook. In this course for teachers we'll guide you both in learning Java concepts and skills but also in how to effectively teach those to your students. This course will support you in teaching the Advanced Placement Computer Science A course or a similar introductory university-level programming course. We'll cover the critical Java concepts of class design and 1-dimensional arrays, as covered in the APCS A Units 5 and 6. Each topic will begin by relating Java to block-based programming languages and then provide video overviews of CS Awesome content along with additional materials to supplement learning for your students. You'll engage with additional materials to support your teaching including "deep dive" classroom discussion questions, assessment overviews, code tracing and problem solving skills for your students, including preparation for free response coding questions.

What you'll learn

  • understand Java class design
  • work with 1-dimensional arrays in Java
  • prepare to teach Java concepts effectively
  • develop classroom discussion questions related to Java
  • formulate assessments for student learning in Java programming

Course objectives

  • to equip educators with foundational Java programming skills
  • to teach effective strategies for conveying programming concepts
  • to enhance instructional methods for computer science education

Skills you'll gain

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