Investigating perceptions of primary and preschool educators regarding incorporation of educational robotics into STEM education
Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(1), С. ep24003 - ep24003
Опубликована: Март 22, 2024
STEM
education
integrates
an
interdisciplinary
pedagogical
model
that
includes
rigorous
scientific
principles
across
the
fields
of
science,
technology,
engineering,
and
mathematics
into
realistic
problem-solving
exercises
oriented
toward
real-world
challenges,
incorporating
educational
robotics.
For
successful
integration
quality
education,
it
is
crucial
to
comprehend
perceptions
educators.
This
study
aims
investigate
perception
primary
preschool
educators
regarding
incorporation
robotics
factors
influence
their
convictions.<b>
</b>The
research
involved
307
(n=307)
pre-service
teachers.
Data
collection
was
carried
out
using
a
closed-ended
questionnaire
with
reliability
coefficient
Cronbach’s
alpha=.885.
It
observed
respondents
largely
hold
highly
positive
attitude
STEM,
recognizing
its
fundamental
while
simultaneously
acknowledging
need
for
professional
development
in
this
domain.
STEM-related
courses
attended
by
perspectives
certain
degree,
no
correlation
found
gender
or
specialization.
Язык: Английский
Exploring electricity in early childhood education: A 5E-based learning approach
Science Activities,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 42
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024
Язык: Английский
Pre-service teachers’ perceptions towards integrating educational robotics in the primary school
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(4), С. em2419 - em2419
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
This
paper
seeks
to
understand
the
impact
of
a
training
program
on
19
pre-service
primary
school
teachers’
perceptions
towards
educational
robotics
(ER).
The
is
based
reflective
process
design
and
implementation
learning
scenario
during
practicum,
using
pre-experimental
design.
Quantitative
data
were
collected
through
questionnaire
applied
at
three
moments
intervention:
pre-intervention,
post-intervention
1
(19
weeks
after),
2
(37
after).
results
show
that
features
proposed
positively
influenced
(PST)
ER.
Experiencing
curricular
integration
ER
participation
in
their
1.
After
experiencing
practicum
class,
PST
adjusted
positive
2.
also
displayed
decrease
neutrality
Given
limited
sample,
it’s
not
possible
generalize
these
results,
however
they
have
implications
for
initial
teacher
programs
dedicated
technology
integration.
must
be
allowed
confront
preconceived
integrating
into
teaching
processes
with
designing
implementing
lesson
plan
integrates
practicum.
Язык: Английский
Development and validation of a survey instrument towards attitude, knowledge, and application of educational robotics (AKAER)
International Journal of Research & Method in Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 23
Опубликована: Май 24, 2024
Educational
robotics
activities
have
proven
instrumental
in
creating
a
dynamic
learning
environment
that
provides
students
with
hands-on
experiences,
aligning
the
interdisciplinary
principles
advocated
by
STEM
education.
The
integration
of
educational
into
process
significantly
impacts
various
age
groups,
fostering
acquisition
and
enhancement
diverse
skills.
However,
effective
implementation
hinges
on
teachers.
This
research
aims
to
design
valid
instrument
(AKAER)
quantitatively
capture
teachers'
attitudes,
knowledge,
application
robotics.
six-phase
development
process,
encompassing
design,
construction,
quantitative
evaluation,
validation,
ensures
precision
instrument.
Exploratory
Factor
Analysis
(EFA)
data
from
307
preschool
primary
school
teachers
extracts
49-item,
five-factor
model.
Confirmatory
(CFA)
cross-validates
model,
yielding
satisfactory
fits
(CMIN/DF
=
2.145,
RMR
.60,
PNFI
.683,
PCFI
.784,
CFI
.827,
RMSEA
.061,
SRMR
.0852).
AKAER's
reliability,
assessed
Cronbach's
Alpha
coefficient
(α
.929),
indicates
high
internal
consistency.
Overall,
these
results
affirm
reliability
validity
constructed
instrument,
confirming
its
suitability
for
collection.
validation
positions
as
potential
catalyst
advancing
understanding
stimulating
innovations
teaching
utilization
Язык: Английский
The views of preschool educators on the development of environmental awareness through distance education
Interdisciplinary Journal of Environmental and Science Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(3), С. e2411 - e2411
Опубликована: Май 30, 2024
This
study
explores
the
efficacy
of
distance
education
in
fostering
environmental
awareness
among
preschool-aged
students
through
implementation
an
educational
game.
The
research
investigates
preschool
educators’
perceptions
and
attitudes
towards
education,
potential
for
developing
consciousness
this
medium,
impact
a
specifically
designed
teaching
tool
on
students’
awareness.
Employing
semi-structured
interviews
with
nine
Greek
kindergarten
teachers,
examines
experiences
following
game
via
video-conferencing
over
three-week
period.
Results
indicate
generally
positive
reception
educators
toward
learning,
noting
its
cultivating
from
young
age.
Despite
challenges
such
as
parental
connectivity
issues
internet
disruptions,
both
adapted
seamlessly
to
remote
learning
environment.
Educators
observed
active
student
engagement
heightened
post-game
implementation,
suggesting
effectiveness
coupled
interactive
tools
facilitating
education.
Язык: Английский
Electromagnetic radiation: A comprehensive review of misconceptions
Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(2), С. 19 - 38
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024
Electromagnetic
radiation
(EMR)
is
integral
to
both
the
natural
world
and
technological
innovation,
yet
widespread
misconceptions
about
its
nature
effects
persist
among
public,
educators,
students.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
these
misconceptions,
analyzing
their
origins–including
inadequate
education,
complexity
of
EMR
concepts,
media
misrepresentation,
educators’
own
misunderstandings–and
impact
on
scientific
literacy
public
health.
By
reviewing
a
wide
range
studies,
we
identify
common
misunderstandings,
such
as
conflating
ionizing
non-ionizing
radiation,
believing
all
harmful,
confusing
irradiation
with
contamination.
These
contribute
unwarranted
health
anxieties,
resistance
beneficial
technologies,
challenges
in
science
education.
We
highlight
critical
need
for
effective
education
through
curriculum
integration,
innovative
teaching
methods,
enhanced
teacher
training.
addressing
strategic
educational
reforms
evidence-based
communication,
aim
foster
scientifically
literate
society
capable
making
informed
decisions
applications.
Язык: Английский
Educational robotics and primary school mathematics teaching: An analysis of pre-service teachers didactic-mathematical knowledge
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(10), С. em2515 - em2515
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2024
The
scarcity
of
studies
dedicated
to
the
integration
educational
robotics
(ER)
in
teaching
mathematical
content,
and
discomfort
teachers
when
integrating
ER
their
practices
make
it
pertinent
understand
development
didactic
knowledge
mathematics
necessary
integrate
during
initial
teacher
training.
This
qualitative
interpretive
study
identifies
dimension
from
didactic-mathematical
conceptual
framework
that
is
mobilized
by
pre-service
(PST)
implementation
tasks
practicum.
Through
content
analysis
data
collected
on
PST’s
performance,
we
mapped
occurrence
co-occurrence
based
components
suitability
criteria.
From
results,
highlight:
(i)
existence
a
relationship
between
needed
teach,
curriculum,
how
its
process
can
influence
learning
(ii)
positive
contribution
practicum
promote
robot
manipulation/programming
at
same
time
as
exploration
for
participants’
mathematics.
A
practical
implication
our
results
these
features
should
be
part
future
work
PST,
aiming
assess
value
training
programs.
Язык: Английский