scholarly journals STEM ACTIVITIES WITH ROBOTIC CODING; THE EFFECT ON AWARENESS OF TEACHER CANDİDATES REGARDİNG ITS USE İN SCİENCE LESSONS

Author(s):  
Hasan GÜLERYÜZ ◽  
Refik DİLBER

STEM education, which focuses on improving students' 21st century skills, aims to increase interest in engineering professions that have a very important place in the future of the world. Due to continuous innovation in technologies, it is critical to provide STEM and robotics coding training to students. Knowing the content of studies in our country related to STEM is of great importance for awareness of its use in science course.  The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of robotics coding STEM activities on teacher candidates ' awareness of their use in science course. 37 science teacher candidates participated in the 12-week study.  Qualitative research method was used in this study.  Qualitative data was taken from the field notes and semi-structured interview. As part of STEM activities, it is aimed to teach teacher candidates Robotics Coding. In the activities, Arduino IDE, Fritzing programs were taught. Robotics coding STEM activities have had a positive impact on teacher candidates. Teacher candidates reported that activities increased their interest and attitude to science, and that they were instructive, fun, and useful. Teacher candidates expressed that robotics coding activities integrated into education system enabled making learning permanent.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 366-378
Author(s):  
Hasan Güleryüz ◽  
Refik Dilber

The inclusion of integrated structures and interdisciplinary relations in education and inclusion in course curricula in the world has become even more important with the prominence of STEM education in the world. STEM means the inclusion of project-based applications in education within an integrated structure with science, technology, mathematics and engineering activities. Motivation/Background: It is noted that the majority of STEM research in our country is focused on science education. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of 3D printing STEM activities on teacher candidates ' awareness of their use in science course. Method: 37 science teacher candidates participated in the 7 week study. Qualitative research method was used in this study. Qualitative data was taken from the field notes and semi-structured interview. Results: Thanks to 3D STEM activities, teacher candidates achieved to create a realistic product by using their knowledge in different disciplines such as science, mathematics, technology, and engineering and 21st century skills. Conclusions: According to the results of the research, the usage of 3D printer in a science course creates awareness in teacher candidates in terms of three-dimensional thinking and learning experience.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Ismet Arici

Today, improving instructional technologies have increased at a significant pace particularly with the introduction of computers in education. Computers have contributed greatly to every field of education. Computers have supported the preparation of powerful audio-visual materials with multiple-media features and have also empowered the education sector with the software options intended for different fields. Consequently; computer-assisted education (CAE) has come into its own.As the use of computers has become widespread and computers have found an important place in education, attitudes about computer-assisted education have become important, as well. Particularly the empowerment of the attitudes of teacher candidates, as the educators of the future, toward computer-assisted education, is a significant gain for education.Computer literacy lessons provided for in education faculties are significant in that they may help teacher candidates to prepare computer-assisted education materials and to use computers effectively in education process.Finding out whether the attitudes toward computer-assisted education have positive impact on exam anxiety in computer lessons, analysing the factors which determine the attitudes, and understanding the reasons for anxiety will be useful in carrying out new researchers in order to make significant contributions to education processes.This research included 46 teacher candidates studying Computer-Assisted Music Teaching in the Department of Music Teaching Education at Marmara University. The students completed the exam anxiety inventory and CAE attitude scale prior to administration of the computer-assisted music education exam. The results of the research indicated a significant negative relationship between the students’ CAE attitude levels and their anxiety levels. Findings of the scales showed that, CAE attitudes were high and anxiety levels were low. Findings of the study indicated that the computer education they received contributed positively to their computer experiences and their attitudes towards CAE.


2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (01) ◽  
pp. 1650003 ◽  
Author(s):  
DANIEL ROBERT ADAMS ◽  
TESSA CHRISTINA FLATTEN ◽  
HELGE BRINKMANN ◽  
MALTE BRETTEL

Continuous innovation is one of the key challenges businesses are currently facing, which makes organisational absorptive capacity (ACAP) — a firms ability to explore and exploit external knowledge — a highly relevant topic. This study addresses ACAPs consequences and antecedents in an international context by analysing data from 549 small and medium-sized companies in Austria, Brazil, Germany, India, Singapore, and the US First, we reveal that both potential and realised ACAP have an equally strong positive impact on firm performance around the world. Second, we assess that the relationship between organisational structure and potential ACAP is not moderated by national cultural values. Furthermore, we show that the role a formalised organisational structure plays with regard to realised ACAP is positively moderated by the national cultural characteristic of power distance and negatively by the national cultural trait of masculinity. In contrast, masculinity positively moderates the relationship between specialisation and realised ACAP. Overall, with our study, we advance research on the consequences as well as the antecedents of ACAP and provide managers with mechanisms to support corporate knowledge absorption and innovation generation throughout the world.


2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 1179-1212 ◽  
Author(s):  
ChanMin Kim ◽  
Jiangmei Yuan ◽  
Dongho Kim ◽  
Prashant Doshi ◽  
Chi N. Thai ◽  
...  

We developed RoboSTEM, a portal for open educational resources for the use of robotics in teaching and learning, to help teachers learn how to design and implement lessons using robotics. In this article, the design and functionality of RoboSTEM and the theoretical foundations behind its design are described. Two usability testing studies are also presented. Participants were 13 pre- and in-service teachers. Results from both quantitative and qualitative data analyses show that (a) usability survey ratings were positive overall and improved after revisions from the first usability study to the second; (b) data from participants’ screen activities and interviews were aligned with the survey results; (c) high levels of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional engagement in RoboSTEM were observed; and (d) the positive impact of RoboSTEM on example-based learning was acknowledged among teachers. Applications of RoboSTEM as well as future research and development directions are discussed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (40) ◽  
pp. 168-179
Author(s):  
Ahmad Khudzairi Khalid ◽  
Nurul Balqis Nor’rah ◽  
Norbaiti Tukiman ◽  
CT Munnirah Niesha Mohd Shafee

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic that is sweeping the world today, volunteering continues to be an important agenda in the country's development mission. The participation of the community, especially the younger generation in volunteer activities is very important in creating an empathetic community. Therefore, to produce a national group that has a clear and far-sighted goal, it is very appropriate if the youths can continue to engage in volunteer activities. Nowadays, volunteering in the field of STEM education is very rare we hear, especially its implementation among university students. Not only that, according to the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the number of students taking Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects is decreasing every year. Lack of interest and exposure about the enjoyment of learning STEM subjects is a major factor in the lack of student's number in the STEM stream. Thus, this study aims to propose create a team of STEM Volunteers known as iV-STEM@Volunteers STEM, produce an online STEM module that is the iV-STEM capsule module and apply it to among of primary school students. Descriptive statistical methods were used to evaluate the program through organized feedback. A closer approach is implemented through the online STEM program and several competitions to test the level of STEM mastery of students are organized. Each online STEM program organized makes full use of the iV-STEM capsule module developed using STEM elements. Analysis from the study shows that the efforts of the group iV-STEM@Volunteers STEM have a positive impact in efforts to strengthen STEM education until the enrollment of STEM field enrollment reaches 60% by i2023.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Oktian Fajar Nugroho ◽  
Anna Permanasari ◽  
Harry Firman

The scenario of Industry 4.0 and 21st century skills show rapidly increase and informed. In this century, the main goal of our educational system should be able to answer students needed for living in the world. In recent years, STEM Education has received growing attention to be considered to understand STEM Education. In the South East Asia, Indonesia is one of the biggest country has a large number of human resources that should be developed. This study was aimed to examine the movement of STEM education in Indonesia within the scope of 21st century skills categories by using the content analysis method, examine best practice of STEM education for teachers by investigating engineering design skills training and reviewed the literature from 1990 to 2016 that has emphasized on development of STEM education around the world. The findings showed that STEM Education has been developed around Indonesia and has a positive impact to enhance students’ concept comprehension, literacy, and creativity. Many researches provide evidence the best practice for science teacher to implement STEM Education. STEM has a close to daily life and increase student awareness with the environment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
NURYANTA NURYANTA

This study aims to improve the learning outcomes of let's read the Koran Surat at-Tin through the Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition (CIRC) method for fifth grade students of SD Negeri 1 Sungai Ambawang. This type of research is Classroom Action Research with the research subjects of fifth grade students of SD Negeri 1 Sungai Ambawang. Qualitative analysis was used for qualitative data in the form of interviews, field notes, and documentation of student assignments. The results showed that the application of the CIRC method could improve the reading comprehension ability and learning process of fifth graders at SD Negeri 1 Sungai Ambawang. From the improvement of this action, there is an improvement in the process which can be seen from the condition of students who are more active in learning activities. Process improvement has a positive impact on improving product quality. This is based on the increased reading comprehension test, as evidenced by the average score of pre-action students of 61.58, with the achievement of KKM 57.90%, post-action cycle I of 71.05 with achievement of KKM 68.42% and post-action cycle 2 of 81, 58 with the achievement of KKM 89.47%. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar materi mari membaca Alquran Surat at-Tin melalui metode Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition (CIRC) bagi siswa kelas V SD Negeri 1 Sungai Ambawang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas V SD Negeri 1 Sungai Ambawang. Analisis kualitatif digunakan untuk data kualitatif yang berupa wawancara, catatan lapangan, dan dokumentasi tugas siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penerapan metode CIRC dapat meningkatkan kemampuan dan proses belajar membaca pemahaman siswa kelas V SD Negeri 1 Sungai Ambawang. Dari perbaikan tindakan ini terjadilah peningkatan proses yang dapat dilihat dari kondisi siswa yang lebih aktif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Peningkatan secara proses berdampak positif pada peningkatan kualitas produk. Hal ini berdasarkan tes membaca pemahaman meningkat, terbukti dengan nilai rata-rata siswa pratindakan sebesar 61,58, dengan pencapaian KKM 57,90%, pascatindakan siklus I sebesar 71,05 dengan pencapaian KKM 68,42% dan pascatindakan siklus 2 sebesar 81,58 dengan pencapaian KKM 89,47%.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Putri Ramadani ◽  
Sri Zulfia Novrita

AbstrakKurangnya hasil belajar siswa SLB N 2 Padang dalam pembelajaran menjahit rok disebabkan oleh media pembelajaran yang monoton sehingga membuat siswa kurang perhatian saat pembelajaran. Untuk itu dilakukan usaha peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran menjahit rok dengan menggunakan media Mock Up. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam dua siklus. Tiap siklus terdapat tiga kali pertemuan. Setiap siklus terdiri atas empat langkah yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi yang digunakan sebagai dasar dalam melakukan perbaikan pada siklus berikutnya. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan tes, observasi dan wawancara. Analisis data Menggunakan rumus persentase. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa melalui penggunaan media  Mock Up memiliki dampak positif dalam meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Keterampilan Menjahit Di Kelas Tata Busana Siswa SLB Negeri 2 Padang. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari pemahaman dan penguasaan siswa terhadap materi yang telah disampaikan guru selama ini ketuntasan belajar meningkat dari Prasiklus, siklus I dan siklus II, yaitu masing-masing 33%, 67% dan 100% dengan tindakan memberikan hadiah.Kata Kunci: hasil belajar, media mock up.AbstractThe lack of learning outcomes of extraordinary school country two Padang students in learning to sew a skirt is caused by monotonous learning media that makes students less attentive during learning. For this reason, an effort to improve student learning outcomes in learning to sew skirts using Mock Up media is done. This research is a classroom action research conducted in two cycles. Each cycle has three meetings. Each cycle consists of four steps, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection which are used as the basis for making improvements in the next cycle. The instruments used were observation sheets, practical learning outcomes, and field notes. Data collection through the observation sheet was assisted by an observer. The data obtained were analyzed in two ways, namely qualitative data analyzed by narration and given quantitative arguments and data. Data analysis of researchers used a percentage formula Thus it can be concluded that through the use of media Mock Up has a positive impact in improving the Learning Outcomes of Sewing Skills in the Fashion Class of Students extraordinary school country two padang. This can be seen from students' understanding and mastery of the material delivered by the teacher so far the learning completeness has increased from Prasiklus, cycle I and cycle II, which are 33%, 67% and 100% respectively by giving gifts.  Keywords: learning outcomes, media mock up 


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Sylla Mamadou ◽  
Grafoute Amoro

This study is a survey from differences Universities of Cote d’ivoire, in order to understand the challenges facing by searchers during their scientific research. The study developed questionnaire consisting of five hypotheses, among diversities of challenges encountered by scientific searchers around the World. The choice of this five hypothesis is due to the differences characteristics such as the history of the nations and because Cote d’ivoire is less-developed country. This paper adopted a qualitative and quantitative analysis research strategy to examine the difficulties facing by searchers. This Work used two methods a semi –structured interview, and experimentation. Qualitative data has been collected through interview while quantitative data by experimentation. Our finding confirmed the difficulty encountered by the differences searchers at Universities or institutions searchers, or institutions searchers to achieve a fruitful outcomes research for its own interest or for participation in country development projects.


2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Lucilia Feliciano Marques ◽  
Vanessa Curitiba Felix ◽  
Luiz Carlos Santiago

ABSTRACTObjectives: to analyze and discuss the making of the change of shift and possible complications due to his absence. Method: descriptive and exploratory study, with qualitative approach. The study was conducted with members of the nursing staff of a university hospital, located in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected between March and May 2011 with the application of 20 questionnaires. The subjects were selected for sampling non-probability of a nonrandom. To collect data we used the structured interview technique. The analysis and discussion of qualitative data analysis technique occurred by the discourse of open question, with presentation of the table inventory, classification by analogy of the speeches and the consequent construction of the category/core ideas from the categorization process, which emerged from the speeches them. Subjects were identified from the letter S, as a symbolic representation. This study was submitted to the CEP-HUGG under number 01/2011, and CAAE 0068032800010. Results: this study allowed the construction of the category: The change of shift for nurses: the complications of the patient bed for bed. Conclusion: It is possible to understand the change of shift and its positive impact on nursing care in view of a qualified communication. Descriptors: nursing care; shift work; communication.RESUMOObjetivos: analisar e discutir a realização da passagem de plantão e as eventuais intercorrências devido sua ausência. Metodologia: estudo descritivo-exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com membros da equipe de enfermagem de um Hospital Universitário, localizado no município do Rio de Janeiro. Os dados foram coletados entre os meses de março a maio de 2011 com a aplicação de 20 questionários. Os sujeitos foram selecionados pela técnica de amostragem não-probabilística, de forma não aleatória. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado à técnica de entrevista estruturada. A análise e discussão dos dados qualitativos ocorreram pela técnica de análise do discurso da questão aberta, com apresentação do quadro do inventário, a classificação por analogia dos discursos e consequente construção da categoria/ideias nucleares a partir do processo de categorização, que emergiram dos discursos dos mesmos. Os sujeitos foram identificados a partir da letra S, como representação simbólica. Tal pesquisa foi submetida ao CEP-HUGG, tendo CAAE 0068032800010, com o parecer 01/2011. Resultados: permitiram a construção da categoria: A Passagem de Plantão pela Enfermagem: as intercorrências do paciente leito por leito. Conclusão: é possível compreender a passagem de plantão e suas positivas repercussões na assistência de enfermagem, tendo em vista uma comunicação qualificada. Descritores: cuidados de enfermagem; trabalho em turnos; comunicação.RESUMENObjetivos: analizar y discutir la realización del cambio de turno y las posibles complicaciones debido a su ausencia. Método: estudio descriptivo y exploratorio, con enfoque cualitativo. El estudio se llevó a cabo con los miembros del personal de enfermería de un hospital universitario, ubicado en el municipio de Río de Janeiro. Los datos fueron recolectados entre marzo y mayo de 2011 con la aplicación de 20 cuestionarios. Los sujetos fueron seleccionados para el muestreo no probabilístico de un no al azar. Para recopilar los datos se utilizó la técnica de entrevista estructurada. El análisis y discusión de la técnica de análisis de datos cualitativos se produjo por el discurso de la pregunta abierta, con la presentación del inventario de la tabla, la clasificación por analogía de los discursos y la consiguiente construcción de las ideas categoría/núcleo del proceso de categorización, que surgió a partir de los discursos ellos. Los sujetos fueron identificados a partir de la letra S, como una representación simbólica. Este estudio fue presentado a la CEP-HUGG bajo con el informe 01/2011, y CAAE 0068032800010. Resultados: se permite la construcción de la categoría: El cambio de turno de las enfermeras: las complicaciones de la cama del paciente de la cama. Conclusión: es posible entender el cambio de turno y su impacto positivo en los cuidados de enfermería a la vista de una comunicación calificados. Descriptores clave: cuidados de enfermería, trabajo por turnos, la comunicación. 1Acadêmica


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