scholarly journals Ten years of Educational Robotics in a Primary School

2021 ◽  
pp. 283-289
Author(s):  
Mariantonietta Valzano ◽  
Cinzia Vergine ◽  
Lorenzo Cesaretti ◽  
Laura Screpanti ◽  
David Scaradozzi
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Strong Motivation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Teaching Problem ◽  
And Robotics ◽  
Complete Program

AbstractMany researchers and teachers agree that the inclusion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in early education provides strong motivation and greatly improves the speed of learning. Most primary school curricula include a number of concepts that cover science and mathematics, but less effort is placed in teaching problem-solving, computer science, technology and robotics. The use of robotic systems and the introduction of robotics as a curriculum subject educates children in the basics of technology, and gives them additional human and organizational values. This paper presents a new program introduced in an Italian primary school, thanks to a collaboration with National Instruments and Università Politecnica delle Marche. Specifically, the project’s curricular aim was to improve logic, creativity, and the ability to focus, all of which are lacking in today’s generation of students. The subject of robotics will be part of the primary school’s curriculum for all five years. The program has delivered training to the teachers, and a complete program in which children have demonstrated great learning abilities, not only in technology, but also in collaboration and teamwork.

scholarly journals Educational Robotics in the Stage of Secondary Education: Empirical Study on Motivation and STEM Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuria Arís ◽  
Lara Orcos
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Objective Data ◽  
Scientific Curiosity ◽  
Mathematics Skills ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Mathematics

Educational robotics (ER) is increasingly present in secondary education classrooms and has acquired greater projection, especially with the appearance of championships, such as FIRST® LEGO® League. These competitions are based on a globalizing focus of the different areas of the curriculum, therefore, we consider that it directly links with the achievement of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) skills. We present a research study that provides objective data based on the opinions of teachers and students that participated in this championship during the course 2017/2018 about its impact in the learning process. To this end, Spanish students and teachers answered questionnaires to collect their perceptions and assessments just after their participation. The results obtained allow us to conclude that both teachers and students believe this project promotes interest and scientific curiosity, as well as social skills through teamwork.

scholarly journals Students' views of, and motivations for, studying A-level Further Mathematics

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellie Darlington ◽  
Jessica Bowyer
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Large Scale Study ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Mathematics

In response to recently-announced reforms to A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, a large-scale study was undertaken regarding current undergraduates’ views of those qualifications. Students of Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) and Social Science degrees who had Further Mathematics were surveyed regarding their experiences of the subject and motivations for studying it. Results were positive, across students of a range of degree disciplines, highlighting the benefits of its study as preparation for mathematically-demanding degrees. Whilst access to studying Further Mathematics is poor in some schools, we suggest that more is done by universities to promote its study as a means of better-preparing students for their future degree courses.

Promoting STEAMH at primary school: a collaborative interdisciplinary project

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 234-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina Oliveira da Cristina Oliveira da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Real Life ◽  
School Level ◽  
Pedagogical Intervention ◽  
Local Schools ◽  
School Collaboration ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Hands On ◽  
And Mathematics

There is a growing call on the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the primary school level, aiming to motivate students to learn these subject matters, in order to correspond to the scientific and technological challenges of an increasingly demanding society. Recently, many studies sustain the importance of extending STEM to STEAM by adding Arts to the previous areas, to better prepare students for real life. In this article, we present a way to promote STEAMH, by integrating Heritage with STEAM. With a qualitative approach and an action research methodology, we intend to investigate how to develop a pedagogical intervention project that fosters STEAMH learning at primary school and local community. It is concluded that it is possible to implement a STEAMH pedagogical intervention project, being necessary to develop a collaborative partnership with local community and local schools. Keywords: STEAMH, hands-on, interdisciplinarity, primary school, collaboration

ER4STEM Educational Robotics for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

2016 ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Lammer ◽  
Wilfried Lepuschitz ◽  
Chronis Kynigos ◽  
Angele Giuliano ◽  
Carina Girvan
Keyword(s):  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics

Peculiarities of preparing schoolchildren for VEX IQ Challenge robotic competitions

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
A. M. Kostyuk
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Robot Control ◽  
Main Stage ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Work Done ◽  
And Robotics

Educational robotics can be considered as one of the areas of the STEM educational system (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), since in the classes on robotics, students develop knowledge not only in informatics, but also in physics, chemistry, mathematics, technology. One of the important areas of work with schoolchildren in the field of robotics is their participation in robotics competitions and the corresponding preparation of students for these competitions. The article discusses the experience of using the VEX IQ in robotics classes with elementary school students and the peculiarities of preparing students for the All-Russian VEX IQ Challenge robotics competitions. The importance of dividing the preparation for the competition into two stages — preliminary and main — is justified. The preliminary stage includes the study of the basics of design, programming, mechanics and robotics, the design of robots according to ready-made instructions, and participation in VEX IQ Challenge training competitions. The main stage includes the design of a competition robot, its construction, programming, modeling, robot control, further participation in the All-Russian VEX IQ Challenge competitions and analysis of the work done.

PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN STUDENTS TEAM ACHIEVEMENT DEVISION PADA MATERI LISTRIK STATIS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XII SMA NEGERI 10 PEKANBARU

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Assessment Criteria ◽  
Static Electricity ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Strong Motivation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Motivation And Learning ◽  
Very High

This research was a classroom action research. This research was conducted in two cycles. The subjects of this study were students of grade XII SMA 10 Pekanbaru. The purpose of this study was to increase motivation and learning outcomes of students of SMA 10 Pekanbaru totaling 37 students. Physical material was given on the subject of static electricity. At the beginning the students were given a test to find out the students' learning abilities. It turns out that the pre-cycle scores of students were 79.05; lowest score was 75 and highest one was 82. Uncompleted students were 26 (70.27%) and the completed one was 11 students (29.73%). Criterion of Minimal Completness of School was 81. Furthermore, using the STAD method involves a lot of students in finding problems and solving them. The results obtained in the first cycle averaged 81.76; uncompleted was 18 (48.65%), completed one was 19 (51.35%). In the cycle II all of Student was complete (100%). The range and assessment criteria for pre cycle were high 11 (29.73%), enough one was 26 (70.27%). The first cycle was 18 (48.65%), 19 (51.35%), and the second cycle was 36 (97.30%) and very high was 1 (02.70%). Motivation of students in the first cycle to do the task diligently and quickly and happy and loyal in learning was enough 54.05%. at cycle II response and strong motivation in learning were 81.08% and happy and loyal in learning were high 83.78% Keywords: Physics, STAD method, motivation, learning outcomes.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas.  Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dua siklus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XII SMA Negeri 10 Pekanbaru. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa SMA Negeri 10 Pekanbaru  berjumlah  37 orang. Materi fisika yang diberikan pada pokok bahasan listrik statis. Pada permulaan siswa diberikan tes untuk mengetahui kemampuan belajar siswa. Ternyata  prasiklusnilai siswa nilai 79.05; nilai terendah 75 dan tertinggi 82. Yang tidak tuntas 26 ( 70,27 %) dan  tuntas 11 orang (29,73 %). KKM sekolah 81.  Selanjutnya menggunakan metode STAD banyak melibatkan siswa dalam mencari masalah dan memecahkannya. Hasil yang diperoleh pada siklus I rata-rata nilai 81,76; tidak tuntas 18 (48,65 %), tuntas 19 (51,35 %). Siklus II siswa tuntas (100 %). Rentang dan  kriteria  penilaian prasiklus  tinggi  11 (29,73 %), cukup 26 (70,27 %). Siklus I  tinggi 18 (48,65 %),  cukup 19 (51,35 %), dan siklus II  tinggi 36 (97,30 %) dan sangat tinggi 1 (02,70 %). Motivasi siswa pada siklus I  mengerjakan tugas dengan tekun dan cepat serta senang dan setia dalam belajar 54,05 % cukup. Siklus II respon dan dorongan yang kuat dalam belajar 81,08 % dan senang dan setia dalam belajar 83,78 %   tinggi.  Kata Kunci : Fisika, metode STAD, motivasi, hasil belajar. 

scholarly journals The Development of Student’s Book Based on STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) with LBL (Life Based Learning) Integration on The Subject of Biotechnology in Class XII Senior High School

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatmawati Ningsih ◽  
Suratno Suratno ◽  
Erlia Narulita
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Student Questionnaire ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Analysis Design ◽  
Addie Model ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Value Of Learning

The development of science and technology in the 21st century is increasingly leading to make biotechnology as one of the disciplines that must be mastered by learners. Learners need a good understanding of biotechnology so that the knowledge they have gained can be applied in everyday life and provide the life skills to the students. One of his efforts is the use of student’s book based on the STEM with LBL integration. This research is a development research using ADDIE model consisting of five stages namely analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The value of the validity of the student ‘s book is 92% with a category very valid. The practical value of the student’s book based on student questionnaire is 88,8% and the observation value of learning implementation is 89,5% so that student's book can be used in the learning subject of biotechnology class XII high school in Jember.

scholarly journals Development of Electronic Modules Based on STEM to Train Students' Creativity: Validity and Practicality Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Melisa Melisa ◽  
Eko Susilowati ◽  
Dewi Dewantara
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Support Students

The STEM-based electronic module is a systematic presentation of learning materials to support students' independence with an approach in four fields of knowledge: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This study aims to describe the feasibility of this STEM-based electronic module to train students' creativity. The specific objectives of this study are to describe: (1) The validity of the STEM-based electronic physics module; and (2) The practicality of the STEM-based physics electronic module. The type of research was ADDIE, with the subject of the trial of 27 students at class X Science-1 in a public high school in Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data collection was obtained from observations, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. This research was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The research results showed that: (1) the validity of the STEM-based electronic physics module was in a "very good" category, and (2) The practicality based on the implementation of the Lesson plan was categorized as "moderately practical". The existing STEM-based electronic physics modules (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to train students' creativity are still not suitable for learning. So, it can be concluded that the STEM-based physics electronic module is feasible to train students' creativity, and the direct result of this research was that educators could evaluate methods and media that support online learning more effectively for each meeting, and the results of this study can be used as input for teachers and teacher candidates. The next step of this research is to apply methods, learning models that support STEM and sufficient time to train students' creativity which is expected to be applied to face-to-face learning.

scholarly journals The role of ‘Teknikåttan’– a competition aimed at increasing interest in science and technology for grade 8 students.

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-217
Author(s):  
Lena Gumaelius ◽  
Tanja Kramer Nymark
Keyword(s):  
Science And Technology ◽  
Interest In Science ◽  
School Year ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Grade 8

Since 1993, Swedish technical universities have engaged 15-year-old students and their teachers in the annual tournament “Teknikåttan” (technology for students in school year eight), which is aimed at increasing students’ interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as at making them aware of career possibilities within these areas. Given its large number of participating students, Teknikåttan offers a unique opportunity to study students’ understanding of and interest in STEM subjects by analysing the results collected for the participating students. This paper gives a description of the Teknikåttan tournament and presents an analysis of the results from the first round of the 2014 tournament. The data collected came from the answers of students in the Stockholm region. All questions were characterised according to three parameters, which were used to analyse answers to high-score and low-score questions and differences in answers according to gender. The analysis indicates that a difference exists in answers according to gender, such that boys scored higher than girls overall, but that girls scored higher in questions related to the subject of biology. Finally, a possible expansion of the analysis involving future tournaments is discussed.

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