A new and innovative youth course
The aim of the course is to give children and teenagers a solid introduction to the world of programming while teaching them the German language. The course objectives include imparting basic programming skills, fundamentals of the German language, use of digital systems and block-based development of effective problem-solving strategies.
Through a balanced mix of theoretical concepts, hands-on projects, and easy language acquisition, we offer a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world applications to strengthen their skills in a practical environment.
Through a balanced mix of theoretical concepts, hands-on projects, and easy language acquisition, we offer a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world applications to strengthen their skills in a practical environment.
Course Information
- At the end of the course, participants will receive a Coding & German certificate of participation, issued by the Goethe-Institut and the Roberta Initiative.
- The textbook Beste Freunde Plus is not included in the course fee.
- The Calliope Mini and a laptop will be provided to course participants by the Goethe-Institut for the duration of the course.
Coding Modules
During the sessions, your child will cover the following topics and learn how to write the following programs:
Why Learn German and Programming at the Same Time?
With this innovative learning offer, the Goethe-Institut responds to early digital development in STEM fields and promotes the acquisition of the German language. Through this sustainable offering of integrated language learning, young people are prepared for an increasingly global job market or potential studies in Germany. The Coding & German program enables children and teenagers to take their first steps in the German language through the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach in a face-to-face setting while simultaneously acquiring basic computer science skills using hardware like the Calliope Mini.
The Calliope Mini
The Calliope Mini is a single-board computer designed for educational purposes and used in German elementary schools. It is equipped with various components that can be programmed and controlled.
The Programming Environment
The Open Roberta ®Lab is a freely available graphical programming platform that makes learning to code easy. On this open-source platform by the Roberta® – Learning with Robots initiative from the Fraunhofer IAIS, even beginners can create their first programs quickly using drag and drop.
