Learn to teach introductory Java -- with a focus on the new Advanced Placement Computer Science A curriculum. Preview the CS Awesome curriculum with overview videos to help you prepare for class efficiently. Learn teaching tips and access supporting materials from an expert in CS education with 15+ years experience including advice on teaching debugging, code tracing (for answering multiple choice questions) and problem solving patterns. Complete activities specifically designed for teachers and create materials you can use in your classroom.
Learn to Teach Java Specialization
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
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Learn APCS A Java concepts and skills
Experience and prepare to implement effective teaching techniques for programming
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Specialization - 5 course series
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Category: Java
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Debugging
Category: Teaching
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Integrated Development Environments
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Category: Java
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Debugging
Category: Integrated Development Environments
Category: Algorithms
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Teaching
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Category: Java
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Data Structures
Category: Debugging
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Integrated Development Environments
Category: Program Development
Category: Algorithms
Category: Software Design
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Category: Data Structures
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Java
Category: Debugging
Category: Algorithms
Category: Pseudocode
Category: Program Development
Category: Integrated Development Environments
Category: Test Case
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Category: Java Programming
Category: Java
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Pedagogy
Category: Program Development
Category: Computational Thinking
Category: Cultural Responsiveness
Category: Debugging
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Frequently asked questions
The specialization can be completed completely at your own pace -- many teachers choose to work through the course just ahead of their students. However, the specialization is broken into 5 courses of 20 hours each, covering all 10 Units of APCS A (2019-2020 version).
There is not required background knowledge for this course, but those with experience teaching block-based programming will find extra supports. If you are a teacher completely new to programming, check out our Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education Specialization.
Each course in the Specialization introduces specific programming concepts which do build upon each other. If you have no prior programming experience it is suggested you take the courses in the indicated order. However, those with prior programming experience should not be overly challenged in doing courses in any order.
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