Python @ Education: What are your problems?

[Jaap Spies]

Ingo Linkweiler wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> are you using python for teaching programing?
> 
> I am just writing a diploma paper about python and want to know your
> experiences with python.
> 
> What do you like when teaching python?
> For example:
> - Easy readable syntax
> - High Level language
> - Lists, Tupels, Dictionaries included
> - interpreter: Everythink can be tested
> - Many tools available
> .....
> 
> AND MORE IMPORTANT:
> What are your problems with python? Are pupils/students having any
> problems or often asked questions?
> What do you dislike at python?
> 
> For example:
> - When teaching C or Pascal, newbies do not know, where to set a ";" and
> where not. Any similar problems with Python?
> - Why must I set a ":" after "if" or "for" ?  " if x == y : "
> .....
> 
> I hope you have many suggestions.
> 
> regards,
> 
> Ingo
> 
> 

You may look at:
	http://www.python.org/sigs/edu-sig/

Regards, Jaap