How to Teach Coding (Without Knowing How to Code)

Teaching a new subject can be stressful. For a discipline as unique and novel as computer science, it can be particularly nerve-wracking. Coding is a subject that requires a flavor of knowledge somewhere between math and a second language. That’s scary, particularly for those who don’t consider math a strong suit or have never been bilingual.

But you’re not alone, and, even with coding, there are many strategies that can improve your teaching experience, save your time, and provide value for your students.

Discover five tips for effectively teaching your students how to code without needing to be an expert programmer:

1. Learn With Your Students

Being a successful teacher doesn’t require perfect knowledge of a subject. Once you establish with a class that you aren’t sure about something, you can then show them how to find an answer.

There are many benefits to being honest with students when you aren’t sure about something. The greatest of these is creating an opportunity to teach them how to learn.