Teaching Python

Explore effective strategies for teaching Python programming in this insightful EuroPython 2014 conference talk by Robert Lehmann. Gain valuable insights from the OpenTechSchool's experience in creating successful Python tutorials and workshops. Learn about crucial elements in Python education, including rapid feedback, supervised learning, localization, and tailoring content to specific target audiences. Discover the challenges of navigating the vast landscape of Python tutorials and understand the importance of making material comprehensible for beginners. Delve into topics such as references vs. variables, motivation, syntax, error message interpretation, and bridging the gap for learners with different thinking models. Whether you're an educator or aspiring to teach Python, this talk offers practical advice to enhance your teaching methods and spread programming knowledge effectively.

Intro
Reference vs Tutorial
Making material comprehensible
Two targets
References vs variables
Motivation
Syntax
Why Python
Reading Error Messages
Bridging the barrier
Helping people with different models of thinking