The learners will develop a fundamental grasp of the Calliope mini, become familiar with the user interface of the Open Roberta Lab, and develop an understanding of the symbiosis between software and hardware, recognising how programmed instructions translate into the actual actions of the Calliope mini.

Foundational Programming

The learners will acquire proficiency in confidently using basic NEPO blocks. They will develop an understanding of sequential programming as well as the basics of control structures. This will enable them to independently create and run simple programmes. In addition, they will gain the skills to identify and correct errors occuring in their programmes.

The learners will acquire a basic understanding of the variety and functionalities of the Calliope mini's sensors. They will be able to develop programmes which actively react to external influences. Through the creation of interactive applications they will also sharpen their ability to analyse complex problems and find creative solutions.

Coding & Deutsch

Provide children and young people with a well-founded look into the world of programming whilst simultaneously teaching them German.

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10 - 12 year olds
Library as the learning environment
Integrated language learning
No prior knowledge required

A new and innovative children's course

The objective of the course is to provide children and young people with a well-founded look into the world of programming whilst simultaneously teaching German. The course objectives include teaching the basics of programming, the basics of the German language, the use of the systems and block-based development of effective problem-solving strategies.

Through a balanced mixture of thereotical concepts, practical projects, and teaching foundational language, we offer a comprehensive learning experience. The participants have the opportunity to work on real applications in order to consolidate their abilities in a practical setting.

Content and Integrated Learning approach connects learning German with programming. It promotes the acquisition of foreign languages by linking language skills with content.

A combination of weekly German and Coding lessons on a Saturday, and intensive camps. All three formats must be attended to complete the sub-level. A1.2. to be continued from March to December 2025.

At the end of the course, participants will receive a Coding & German certificate of attendance issued by the Goethe-Institut and the Roberta Initiative.
The textbook Beste Freunde Plus A1.1 is not included in the course price and can be purchased at the course office.
The Calliope Mini 3 and a laptop will be made available to the course participants during the course by the Goethe-Institut.

Level
A1.1 or A1.2 plus Calliope Mini
Start
A1.2: 14.09.2024 - 08.03.2025; 15.03.2025-22.11.2025 (summer break: 21.06.25-13.09.25)
Hours per week
2 teaching units of 45 minutes Saturdays + 20 teaching units Halloween Camp + 20 teaching units Spring Mid-term Camp/summer camp
Total scope
80 teaching units (TU) of 45 minutes (64 TU German + 16 TU Coding) per sub-level
Participants
min. 8 and max. 12
Course location
Goethe-Institut Irland
Price
€945

Why Learn German and Programming at the Same Time?

With this innovative learning offer, Goethe-Institut is responding to early digital development in the MINT area and in doing so, promotes the acquisition of the German language. The sustainable offer of integrated language learning aims to prepare young people for the increasingly global job market or for potential studies in Germany. With Coding & German, children and young people will take their first steps in German as a foreign language using hardware such as the Calliope Mini minicomputer by applying the CLIL approach and at the same time receive basic computer science education.

Calliope Mini

The Calliope mini is a single-board computer developed for educational purposes and used in German primary schools. The Calliope mini is equipped with different components which can be controlled.

Programming Environment

The Open Roberta®Lab is a freely available, graphical programming platform which make learning programming easy. On the open source platform of Roberta® – Learning with Robots initiative from Fraunhofer IAIS, even newcomers can create their first programmes in no time using drag and drop.

Learning Environment Library

Library

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