Curriculum FAQs

What are our perspectives on teaching computer science?

Dear Readers,

Here's an explanation of Telebort's perspective on teaching computer science:

Creativity: This is the most important element. It enables students to think outside the box and use their creativity to create programs that can be useful for themselves and the people around them.

Concept: This is the second most important element. It helps students understand what they are learning and try to implement the real concept by doing real-world application projects.

Language: This is the least important element. Students can easily learn the syntaxes of many different languages, the key is to make sure that they understand the concept and creativity.

By prioritizing understanding and real-world application, Telebort equips students with the critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills they need to not only code but thrive in the ever-evolving world of technology.

How do our perspectives, referencing, and differentiation impact you as a parent and a student?

Dear Readers, 

Telebort's CCCT (Character, Cognitive, Creativity, and Technology) framework is a comprehensive approach to nurturing students' growth and development. It focuses on building a strong foundation of character, cognitive skills, and creativity while equipping students with the technological skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.

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Character Strengths: Telebort emphasizes the importance of character development, focusing on the core strengths of heart, mind, and will. By cultivating these qualities, students learn to develop empathy, critical thinking, and perseverance, which are essential for personal and academic success.

Cognitive Skills: Telebort incorporates a strong focus on cognitive skills, including math, logic, and self-expression. These skills are fundamental to problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Creativity: Telebort believes that creativity is essential for innovation and problem-solving. The program encourages students to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and develop their unique solutions.

Technology: Telebort integrates technology into the learning process, providing students with the opportunity to develop coding and interface skills. This prepares them for the digital age and empowers them to create and innovate.

By combining these four key elements, Telebort aims to provide a holistic education that equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school, in their careers, and life.

How are we referencing our curriculum plan?

Dear readers, 

We author and develop our computer science education curriculum primarily based on the world’s leading educational institutions such as Havard’s CS50, Code.org, Scratch, MIT App Inventor, W3School, Khan Academy, and more. We called it Telebort Core Programs which cover various topics such as the foundation of creative computing, mobile app development, web design, data science, and Artificial Intelligence. 

Here are some of the reasons why we use curricula from certain educational institutions. 

1. Harvard CS50
   1. Harvard’s curriculum focuses on computational thinking.

1. W3School
   1. W3School is a dictionary for all programming concepts and syntaxes. 

3. MIT App Inventor
   1. MIT App Inventor provides students with immediate reactions to the invention. Students can develop their applications and also publish them so that others can use their applications as well. 
4. Khan Academy
   1. Khan Academy is an open education platform. That means the education brought by Khan Academy is accessible to all. 

What would be the key differences of Telebort and other coding academies?

Dear Readers, 

Here’s a table that explains the major differences between Telebort and other coding academies. 

We do not allow:

1. Teaching animation 
2. Teaching word processing 
3. Teaching addictive games
4. Using language as a primary teaching guide 
5. Copy and paste answers
6. Blindly follow video (passive learning)
7. Lost track
8. Hire random teachers to teach

What we believe in:

1. Computer science is not equal to animation, therefore, classes in Telebort will be focused on only CS education.
2. We solely focus on teaching students how to code and solve real-world problems, so we do not use text-processing software like Microsoft Word. 
3. Build impactful projects that students can use in their everyday lives to solve problems.
4. Teachers are allowed to speak in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil etc to make sure students can understand what they are studying more efficiently.
5. Students will be taught to think of the answers themselves instead of copy-pasting the teacher’s or their friends' answers.
6. Teachers will not provide direct answers to students and will help them to think outside the box.
7. Progress is tracked every week, if the students have lost track for 2 lessons, parents will receive a warning.
8. Teachers hired are all university students with CS and/or Mathematics background

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Telebort Curriculum FAQs

Question 1: What programming languages does Telebort teach?

Answer: 

The programming languages that Telebort teaches are 

• block based programming, 
• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), 
• Cascading Style Language (CSS), 
• JavaScript (JS), 
• Python Programming for Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence

Question 2: What are the elements of each lesson in Telebort?

Answer: 

Each lesson runs on three main elements like computational thinking/programming concepts > programming language > innovation/creativity.

Question 3: Does Telebort offer a certificate of completion?

Answer: Yes, we do offer certificates of completion, academic transcripts and special awards for all programs.

Question 4: What curriculum does Telebort follow?

Answer: Telebort’s curriculum starts with block-based programming and progresses to mobile, web, and data development.

Question 5: How does Telebort make learning practical?

Answer: Telebort makes learning fun by doing! Students use what they learn to build cool projects, solve real-world problems, and code like grown-ups!

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