This course supports you in applying the TINKER pedagogical framework in upper primary education. Across four modules, you will explore authentic learning, gender-inclusive teaching and practical approaches for developing informatics competences through age-appropriate, meaningful classroom activities. You will also have opportunities to reflect on your practice and design learning experiences that respond to your students' needs.

Module 1 TINKER Foundations: Authentic & Gender-Inclusive Informatics Teaching
TINKER - Primary Education
Module 1 TINKER Foundations: Authentic & Gender-Inclusive Informatics Teaching

Discover the TINKER project and explore how authentic, inclusive practices transform informatics teaching across school levels.

Module 2: Authentic Learning in Practice
TINKER - Primary Education
Module 2: Authentic Learning in Practice

Learn to apply authentic learning principles by designing engaging informatics lessons grounded in real-world tasks and collaboration.

Module 3: Gender-Inclusive Practice
TINKER - Primary Education
Module 3: Gender-Inclusive Practice

Explore gender-inclusive strategies and classroom practices that ensure equal participation and meaningful learning opportunities in informatics education.

Module 4: Designing and Applying the TINKER Framework to Your Classroom
TINKER - Primary Education
Module 4: Designing and Applying the TINKER Framework to Your Classroom

Understand informatics learning progression through EU frameworks and design teaching plans aligned with digital competence priorities.