Accessible Python Education for Schoolgirls Using Avocados, Zombies, and Korean

Discover an innovative approach to teaching Python programming to young girls in this 34-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2020. Learn how a secondary school in London successfully implemented a pioneering Python education initiative for 11-12 year old students, focusing on Scientific Computing. Explore the unique teaching methods that incorporated avocados, zombies, and Korean language elements to make coding accessible and engaging. Gain actionable insights on creating an effective learning environment using typical school IT resources, and understand how this approach led to increased student enthusiasm, self-directed learning, and newfound confidence in computing skills. Examine the potential of Scientific Computing and Data Science as empowering tools for Python education among young learners, particularly girls.