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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Questions (224)

John Curran

Question:

224. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans to introduce computer coding at primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3270/18]

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The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is currently developing a new primary mathematics curriculum which will include elements of creative and computational thinking, which underpin coding and computer science. The NCCA will also be working with a network of schools during this school year to explore different approaches to integrating coding in the primary curriculum.

The Deputy may also be aware of developments regarding coding and computer science at post-primary level. I am introducing Computer Science as a new optional Leaving Certificate subject. 40 schools were selected for Phase 1 implementation of the new subject from September of this year. At Junior Cycle, schools are now able at Junior Cycle to offer a coding short course as part of their junior cycle programme.

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