ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is conducting a 5-day trai
ning program for 75 Coding Fellows in a collaboration with Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, divided into two sessions of 40 fellows each.
According to the Education Ministry, the objective o
f the project is to equip talented individuals to teach coding and AI skills to government primary school students in Islamabad, bridging the digital divide and fostering early-age tech literacy.
Sharing the details of training overview, the ministry said that the focus areas of training are pedagogy for primary school students, coding fundamentals (block-based programming, Scratch), the lesson planning and delivery and classroom management.
However, as per details o
f the expected outcomes including the trained coding fellows will teach coding skills to 1,50+ primary school students, the improved digital literacy among Islamabad’s youth, enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills and potential pipeline for future tech talent.
This project demonstrates ministry of Federal Education s commitment to community development, education, and technological advancement, it added.
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