--- # The FAC approach --- ## A bit of history --- **2013** Study groups at the British Library <img src="https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJslXubfa.jpg" width="100%"/> ##### Experiments in peer-led learning begin. --- **2014** Free coding bootcamps, Camden Town <img src="https://hackmd.io/_uploads/r1hj6w-z6.jpg" width="100%"/> ##### By the end of the year, most elements of our approach emerge: peer-led, in-person, project-based. --- **2015-18** Bethnal Green <img src="https://hackmd.io/_uploads/Hy3sTPWGT.jpg" width="100%"/> ##### The open source curriculum and the role of course facilitator. --- **2016-19** Israel and Palestine  ##### The expansion of our model to Palestinian communities. --- **2018-2024** Space4, Finsbury Park  ##### The transition to Skills Bootcamps and apprenticeships. --- ## Key elements of our approach --- 1. Motivated learners 2. In person 3. Project based 4. Learning in groups 5. Mastering the material 6. Adaptability 7. The facilitator 8. Accelerated apprenticeships --- ### 1. Motivated learners We build motivation through the application process, which includes meetups, projects and workshops. --- ### 2. In person We are not fans of online learning. Where possible, programmes are in-person. --- ### 3. Project based Learning proceeds through a series of projects of increasing complexity. --- ### 4. Learning in groups Projects, individual and group presentations, tutorials, group discussions, and group crits. --- ### 5. Mastering the material As a complement to group learning, we set time aside for self-paced mastery learning. We use third party platforms and are also developing our own. --- ### 6. Adaptability Juniors need to know enough to be useful, which means learning one thing well, but they also need to be adaptable, to pick new things up quickly. --- ### 7. The facilitator An apprentice developer who acts as a classroom facilitator, in addition to building software. --- ### 8. Accelerated apprenticeships Ensures that candidates reach a high degree of competence before interviewing with employers. --- ## Our team - Board - FAC core team - AI & data --- ### Board - Dan, Executive director - Anni, Non-executive director - Joe, Non-executive director - Anna, Secretary --- ### FAC core team - Anna, Head of operations - Jess, Administrator - Tavie, Programmes and impact **Apprentices:** Alphonso, Nich, Shaughn, Alex, Jason --- ### AI & Data - Besart, Curriculum and delivery - Izaak, Platform - Ardavan, research engineer and educator --- ## Skills Bootcamps Level 4 Software Developer funding has ended. Level 5 Data Engineering, next cohort in October. --- ## Apprentices on programme [Link to AirTable chart](https://airtable.com/app75iT6Or0Rya1KE/shrbYRxhEPP4nVwzp)