Why Learn Coding?
Learn why kids should know how to code, regardless of age and career path!
Learning to code is increasingly important for kids in today's digital world. Coding cultivates problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity. By understanding the logic and structure behind computer programs, kids gain a deeper comprehension of the technology that surrounds them. Coding fosters resilience and perseverance as they learn to tackle complex challenges and debug errors. Moreover, coding empowers children to become creators rather than just consumers of technology, allowing them to build their own websites, games, and applications. It also introduces them to computational thinking, a fundamental skill applicable to various disciplines. Ultimately, coding equips kids with essential tools for the future, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in the digital age.
Be it the stoic investigator, playful explorer, or the starry-eyed dreamer, we believe that every child should learn to code. To know how to code is to know how to create, solve and express.
Here’s why your child should learn to code.
1. Unlock Key Skills such as Logical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Coders often need to break down their problems into smaller, digestible pieces. When we code, we’re communicating with our computers. To do that, you need to convey your instructions with step-by-step processes. This trains your child to become clearer, logical thinkers and problem-solvers – invaluable skills that can be used for coding and for life.
“Coding is the new literacy. To thrive in tomorrow’s society, young people must learn to design, create and express themselves with digital technologies.”
2. Build Grit and Creativity (lots of it!)
As a coder, your child will definitely get the opportunity to come up with something that they can proudly call their own. Learning to code means learning new things as you tackle problems. You won’t usually get it right the first time – and that’s okay. The key to success is to have the courage to keep trying and not give up!
“An understanding of computer science is becoming increasingly essential in today’s world. Our national competitiveness depends upon our ability to educate our children—and that includes our girls—in this critical field.”
3. Develop the “Helicopter View” Skill
Coding helps develop the "helicopter ability," which involves looking at a problem from different levels of detail. Abstraction is a key concept in coding that enables this skill. It allows programmers to simplify complex problems by breaking them down into manageable parts, focusing on high-level concepts while ignoring implementation details. This ability to zoom in and out of a problem, understanding both the big picture and the finer details, enhances problem-solving skills and promotes a more comprehensive and nuanced perspective on various challenges.
“Learning to write programs stretches your mind, and helps you think better, creates a way of thinking about things that I think is helpful in all domains.”
4. Train Your Brain to Think in Different Directions
Lateral, convergent, divergent thinking – learn to think in different directions with logic and creativity! Coding also helps to improve math skills and not only makes learning a lot more fun and interesting, but it also helps your child to better understand their subjects in school.
“Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer… because it teaches you how to think.”
- Steve Jobs, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Apple
5. Set the Stage For The Future… and more!
Did you know that universities such as NUS accord special considerations in admissions for medallists in Informatics Competitions?
Many of our students have obtained stellar achievements in various local and global competitions, setting the stage for an exciting future.
“Learning to code is useful no matter what your career ambitions are.”