This class for the students who want to start their coding journey from basic.
Structuring Your Course
A well-structured curriculum will help you teach effectively. Here’s a possible breakdown:
Beginner Level
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Introduction to C - History, features, and setting up the development environment.
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Basic Syntax - Data types, variables, input/output, operators.
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Control Structures - If-else, loops (for, while, do-while), switch-case.
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Functions - Defining, calling, recursion.
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Arrays & Strings - 1D & 2D arrays, string handling.
Intermediate Level
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Pointers - Basics, pointer arithmetic, pointers with arrays and functions.
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Structures & Unions - Defining and using structures.
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File Handling - Reading, writing files.
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Memory Management - Dynamic memory allocation (
malloc
,calloc
,free
).
Advanced Level
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Preprocessors & Macros
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Multi-file Programming
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Data Structures in C - Linked lists, stacks, queues, trees.
Teaching Approach
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Use real-life examples and hands-on coding to make learning engaging.
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Assign small projects or coding challenges.
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Conduct live coding sessions or as per requirement.
4. Tools & Resources
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Compiler: GCC, Turbo C, Code::Blocks, Dev-C++.
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Online Platforms: HackerRank, LeetCode, GeeksforGeeks.
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Books: "Let Us C" by Yashavant Kanetkar, "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan & Ritchie.