Raja Marwah：创造力与读写能力同等重要

“当被问及我为何选择从事教师这一职业时，我常常受到质疑，因为我曾经是一名在IT行业的软件开发人员，我还参与创办了两家初创公司。然而，我发现自己又回到了教育领域——因为看到学生第一次成功地编写了一段解决复杂问题的编程代码，会让我非常满足。他们在那一刻所体验的兴奋和赋权激发了我教书和再学习的动力。看着他们释放自己的潜力，用所学的知识追求梦想，创造更光明的未来，我的激情被真正点燃了。因此，本质上，正如克里斯塔·麦考利夫在1985年所说，‘我触摸未来——我教书’（罗伯特·T·霍勒，第155页）。”

“When asked about my choice to pursue teaching as a profession, I have often been questioned due to my background in the IT industry as a software developer and my involvement in launching two start-ups. However, I have found myself drawn back to the field of education because of the immense satisfaction I derive from witnessing a learner successfully write a piece of programming code that solves a complex problem for the first time. The excitement and empowerment they experience in that moment is what fuels my motivation to teach and learn. Observing them unlock their potential and utilize their knowledge to pursue their dreams and create a brighter future for themselves is what truly ignites my passion. Hence, in essence, as Christa McAuliffe stated in 1985, “I touch the future – I teach” (Robert T. Hohler, p. 155).”

-Raja Marwah

01 教育背景 Teachers’ background

Raja Marwah，信息通信技术和计算机科学教师，软件工程硕士学位。前不久，他刚刚在澳大利亚完成了数学和计算机科学应用学习与教学中学的第二个硕士学位。他拥有维多利亚州的教学许可证。

最初，他在IT公司开始职业生涯，后来进入教育领域。他在中国、保加利亚和澳大利亚等多个国家积累了十年的教学经验，并从与世界各地教育工作者和学生的互动中积累了宝贵的经验，反思自己的教育与过往经历对教学方法的影响。他意识到，在教育中创造力与读写能力同等重要，正如他读到的那本书所言—— “现在，创造力与读写能力同等重要，我们应该同等重视。”（How to escape education’s death valley 2013；Hathaway&Jaquith 2014，第26页）。

Raja Marwah, an ICT and Computer Science Teacher, holds a Master’s degree in Software Engineering. Recently, he completed another Master’s degree in Applied Learning and Teaching Secondary in Maths and Computer Science in Australia. He possesses a teaching license from the State of Victoria. Initially, he began his professional journey in the private IT sector before transitioning to the field of education. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a decade of teaching experience in various countries including China, Bulgaria, and Australia. Interacting with educators and learners worldwide has provided him with valuable insights to reflect upon how his education and previous experiences have shaped his teaching methodologies. Recognizing the increasing significance of creativity in education, he believes in treating it with equal importance as literacy, as expressed in the quote “creativity is now as important as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status” (How to escape education’s death valley 2013; Hathaway & Jaquith 2014, p. 26).

02教育理念 Educational Philosophy

通过“以学生为中心”的跨学科学习，融合、支持并提高学生多方面的智能，创造一个有利的学习“生态系统”，让他们得以从沉浸式的多元学习体验中，建构新知识。

Creating a conducive learning ecosystem by incorporating, supporting, and improving multiple intelligences of learners through thoroughly curated interdisciplinary learning in which students are at the centre and constructing the new knowledge by using previous understanding gained from holistic learning experiences of their environment.

03所授课程 Curriculum Introduction

零基础学生将通过中学计算机科学和技术课程获得该领域的基本技能和知识。学生将从课程中获得各行各业都具有价值的编程基础知识、解决问题的技术、算法思维和计算技能。学生还将获得Javascript、Python、Java等编程语言的实践经验，了解数据结构和算法，并学习计算的原理和道德。通过这门课程，学生将能够应对现实世界中的挑战，设计和开发软件应用程序，分析数据，并使用计算思维做出明智的决策。所有这些技能将使他们能够继续深入学习计算机科学，探索与技术相关的职业，并成为“数字时代”有效的问题解决者。

Through our secondary school computer science and technology courses, students with no prior foundation in computer science will acquire essential skills and knowledge in the field. They will learn programming fundamentals, problem-solving techniques, algorithmic thinking, and computational skills that are valuable across various industries. They will gain hands-on experience with programming languages like Javascript, Python,Java, etc., develop an understanding of data structures and algorithms, and learn about the principles and ethics of computing. By completing these courses, students will be equipped to tackle real-world challenges, design and develop software applications, analyze data, and make informed decisions using computational thinking. These skills will empower them to pursue further studies in computer science, explore careers in technology, and become effective problem solvers in the digital age.

清香的学生是什么样的？ 

THISDL Students’ Background

“在八年级的班级里，我们有一群来自不同背景的学生。尽管面临诸多挑战，我们的课堂仍然充满了热情而高涨的学习欲望。

“这些清香学生最独特的地方在于，他们喜欢探索广泛的技能和专业。每个学生都将自己的优势和兴趣‘摆’到桌面上，创造一个充满活力的学习环境。此外，他们的计算机科学知识呈现出不同的学习水平，为课堂讨论和活动增添了多样性。看到这么多学生展示出强大的批判性思维和解决问题的能力，真是令人兴奋！他们积极寻求机会，通过AP课程挑战自己，即使在学习的早期阶段也是如此。全身心的投入与动力不仅增强了学生自己的学习体验，还激励了更多同龄人。

“总的来说，在八年级和整个高中部，我们的学生来自不同的背景，他们的计算机科学知识水平不同，英语语言和理解能力也在不断发展。正是在这种背景下，我们营造了一种令人兴奋和多样化的学习氛围，鼓励学生发展批判性思维能力，并推动他们自主学习高级课程。”

“In our grade 8 class, we have a diverse group of students coming from various backgrounds. Despite a number of challenges, our classroom is filled with enthusiasm and a desire to learn.

What makes our high school student body truly unique is the wide range of skills and specializations that our learners like to explore. Each student brings their own set of strengths and interests to the table, creating a vibrant and dynamic learning environment. Moreover, their computer science knowledge varies across different levels, adding an element of diversity to our classroom discussions and activities. It is particularly exciting to see many of our students demonstrating strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They actively seek opportunities to challenge themselves by undertaking advanced college-level courses, even at this early stage in their academic journey. This level of dedication and motivation not only enhances their own learning experience but also inspires and motivates their peers.

Overall, our grade 8 class and high school community are characterized by students from diverse backgrounds, varying levels of computer science knowledge, and developing English language and comprehension skills. It is within this context that we foster an exciting and diversified learning atmosphere, where students’ critical thinking abilities are encouraged, and they push themselves to undertake advanced courses.”

在清香会提供哪些竞赛指导？

What Competition Coaching Will Be Provided

“很快，我们就会迎来一个激动人心的计划，设计和举办编程与软件开发的‘编程马拉松’。‘编程马拉松’旨在挑战学生，并为他们提供一个展示技能、创造力和解决问题能力的平台。我们的目标是鼓励参与者提出真实的想法，解决具有挑战性的问题，或者在技术领域寻求新机会。

“在‘编程马拉松’比赛中，学生们有机会与志同道合的小伙伴合作，组建团队，发挥才能，碰撞观点。‘编程马拉松’将提供一个独特的环境，让每位参赛选手都可以沉浸在专注和激烈的氛围中，促进创新和快速的‘原型’制作。

“‘编程马拉松’的主要目标是让学生在指定的时间范围内根据自己的想法构建‘原型’。这样的实践使他们能够将理论知识和技能应用于现实世界的场景。通过迎接挑战并限时完成任务，参赛选手将获得解决问题的能力、批判性思维和团队合作方面的宝贵经验。

“此外，我们会迎来一项著名的国际在线比赛——Bebras挑战赛，它以计算思维和问题解决技能为中心，适合所有年龄段的学生，包括清香高中生。通过参加这项挑战，清香学生将完成需要逻辑思维和算法解决问题能力的互动任务。

“除了Bebras挑战赛，我们还致力于培养未来的人才，让他们参与国际级别的各种机器人比赛，如FIRST机器人比赛（FRC）、VEX机器人比赛和机器人杯，这些比赛涉及设计、建造和编程机器人，以处理特定任务或与竞赛相关。通过机器人比赛，清香学生不仅可以提高技术，还可以培养团队合作能力、创新能力和批判性思维。”

“In the near future, we have an exciting plan to design and host programming and software development hackathons. These hackathons aim to challenge students and provide them with a platform to showcase their skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Our goal is to inspire and encourage participants to come up with authentic ideas that address challenging problems or tap into new opportunities in the field of technology.

During these hackathons, students will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals, forming teams that combine diverse talents and perspectives. The hackathons will provide a unique environment where participants can immerse themselves in a focused and intense atmosphere, fostering innovation and rapid prototyping.

The main objective of these hackathons is for students to build functional prototypes based on their ideas within a specified time frame. This hands-on approach allows them to apply their theoretical knowledge and technical skills to real-world scenarios. By embracing the challenges presented and working under time constraints, participants will gain valuable experience in problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Furthermore, The Bebras Challenge is a prestigious international online competition that centers around computational thinking and problem-solving skills. It caters to students of all ages, including our high school students. By participating in this challenge, our students will engage in interactive tasks that demand logical thinking and algorithmic problem-solving abilities.

In addition to the Bebras Challenge, we are working towards building and nurturing our future students to get involved in various robotics competitions held at the international level. These competitions, such as the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), VEX Robotics Competition, and RoboCup, involve designing, building, and programming robots to tackle specific tasks or participate in competitive matches. By taking part in these robotics competitions, our students will not only enhance their technical skills but also develop teamwork, innovation, and critical thinking.”

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