Teaching programming to someone: do’s and don’ts
summary
Clear rules and concrete hacks: don't take the keyboard is mandatory, and instead prompt the learner to run commands or show logs — for example ask them to type git status or to open the log so debugging skills grow. Do not judge OS, language, or tools; avoid trolling. Build confidence by praising questions, repeating patiently, insisting on breaks, celebrating small wins. Cites community results: Django Girls runs workshops globally with thousands of attendees and provides a coach guide at coach.djangogirls.org.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Teaching Programming to Someone: Do's and Don'ts
- 1:53Teaching!
- 2:11Touching keyboard?
- 3:21Judge OS, software or language choices?
- 4:37Build a friendly environment
- 5:46Be patient and encouraging
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