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Learner Individual and Learners represented 3-4 fields within the earth sciences discipline.
Group Needs
The group will include 3 academics new to the University. Two academics were from
Outline learner and Australian Universities the other from a German University.
individual group needs and
All had extensive experience teaching. Most have used Python for data analysis.
characteristics
Several have introduced programming into labs.
Refining existing learning I plan to introduce creativity into what is commonly viewed as a technical topic. I want
objectives to meets participants to be introduced to coding in a playful and low stakes environment.
learner needs
I plan to allow participants to modify their code after each exercise. This will allow
Explain how you might participants to experiment with the code, make mistakes and seek help from peers and
adjust the objectives and facilitator.
session to meet the learners
needs
Consultation Undertaken
I negotiated session goals and delivery with Prof. Hanner Power
Who have you consulted
with about the planning I discussed exercises with two academics interested in expanding the teaching of coding
and delivery of the in the discipline.
learning program?
Interpret Learning
Environment and I referred to the program mapping data shown below.
Delivery Requirements And course outlines:
Outline what https://www.newcastle.edu.au/course/GEOS1040
documentation you have
reviewed or will review in https://www.newcastle.edu.au/course/GEOS1050
the planning for this Program mapping information.
session
Preparation Plan
What adult learning principles were considered in the development of your learning
resources?
• Adults learn best when the tasks are made relevant and engaging
• Adults like to learn with peers
• Adults retain more knowledge if they are active in their learning (making
something)
Identify the
specific hazards
participants might
be exposed to
while undertaking
this training
session.
address these
hazards.
2nd 40 Minute Session Plan Creative Coding for Earth Sciences Learners
o Hardware
3 min P5.js
Library and languages
Explain the library used.
Outcomes – restate the Show website where to find examples and the p5.js
learning outcomes reference.