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EDUCATION

2025 brings a significant shift in the
education system, with the coding and
robotics curriculum for grades R to 9,

gazetted in June 2024, now entering

classrooms. It presents opportunities for
skills development in this fast-expanding
field and new challenges for educators

and learners.

INFORMATION AND PHOTOS SUPPLIED BY
PRME CONSULTANTS

related computing terminology in everyday school or in the home. “Having the dic-
use. tionary readily available boosts learners’
confidence in understanding and applying
“This resource allows students to refer- coding concepts.”
ence unfamiliar terms, strengthening
their technical vocabulary and compre- The introduction of coding and robotics
hension,” says Spies, editor and co-con- in South African public schools is neces-
tributor. The dictionary: sary to equip our youth with the digital
skills and proficiency already required in
• simplifies complex ideas into most industries and sectors. Educators,
digestible explanations parents and guardians can play a crucial
role in fostering the digital proficiency of
• presents definitions in simple learners by educating and familiarising
language with illustrations for themselves with the language of coding
better comprehension and and robotics through resources such
• contains thematic content that as the Oxford Illustrated Coding and
introduces learners to program- Robotics Dictionary and online platforms
ming languages and digital such as Resolute Education’s Code the
concepts. Nation.
Therefore, it is the perfect complement It is an investment in learners’ lives and
to theoretical and practical learning at the country’s digital economy.

defining these terms but in helping stu-
dents understand how they work together
in coding.”

A deep understanding of algorithms, ab-
stract concepts and related principles helps
learners solve problems and think creative-
ly. This foundational knowledge provides
them with the tools to apply computational
thinking (pattern recognition and decompo-
sition) and critical thinking practically and
effectively, which are essential when coding
and building robots.
AN ANALOGUE SOLUTION FOR A
DIGITAL CHALLENGE
The good news is that there is a solution to
support educators and parents in teaching
the technical language of coding and robot-
ics and helping learners understand it. The
above-mentioned dictionary, published in
June 2024, consists of specialist terminology
from the coding and robotics curricula for
the foundation and intermediate phases and

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