Systematic review: Potential effectiveness of educational robotics for 21st century skills development in young learners

Bano, Saira; Atif, Kanwal; Mehdi, Syed Atif

doi:10.1007/s10639-023-12233-2

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“…Educational robotics aims to provide a structured series of activities and hands-on learning opportunities for students (Bano et al, 2023). These educational experiences aim to develop the knowledge, competencies, and mindsets necessary for robotic systems' design, analysis, application, and operation (Stokes et al, 2022).…”

Section: Educational Roboticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploration of the prospective utilization of educational robotics by preschool and primary education teachers

Gavrilas,

Kotsis,

Papanikolaou

2024

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Educational robotics integrates aspects from various scientific disciplines, encompassing the entire spectrum of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Its effective application is heavily reliant on educators tasked with implementing it within a school setting. This study aimed to investigate the potential adoption of educational robotics among preschool and primary education teachers. The study involved 191 preschool teachers (62.2%) and 115 primary school teachers (37.8%). Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire, AKAER, demonstrating strong internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of α=.892. Educators, irrespective of their specialization, gender, or scientific background, acknowledge the significance of educational robotics and express eagerness to incorporate it. A substantial percentage of educators expressed discomfort in using educational robotics and related if they had trained or not. Nonetheless, more than 70.0% of the surveyed educators expressed interest in receiving training on educational robotics to proficiently integrate it into their teaching methodologies. To ensure that the new generation of students can reap the benefits of modern teaching tools like educational robotics, closely tied to STEM education and the cultivation of 21<sup>st</sup> century skills, we must not only supply schools with the required materials but prioritize the provision of adequately trained and informed educators.

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Section: Educational Roboticsmentioning

confidence: 99%