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Elementary School Student Development of STEM Attitudes and Perceived Learning in a STEM Integrated Robotics Curriculum
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  • Yu-Hui Ching, Boise State University
  • Dazhi Yang, Boise State University
  • Sasha Wang, Boise State University
  • Youngkyun Baek, Boise State University
  • Steve Swanson, Boise State University
  • Bhaskar Chittoori, Boise State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2019
Abstract

Robotics has been advocated as an emerging approach to engaging K-12 students in learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This study examined the impacts of a project-based STEM integrated robotics curriculum on elementary school students’ attitudes toward STEM and perceived learning in an afterschool setting. Three elementary school teachers and 18 fourth to sixth graders participated in an eight-week-long program. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed, and showed students’ attitudes toward math improved significantly at the end of the robotics curriculum. Three specific areas of learning were identified, including STEM content learning and connection, engagement and perseverance, and development and challenge in teamwork. The findings also identified the opportunities and challenges in designing a STEM integrated robotics afterschool curriculum for upper elementary school students. Implications for future research studies and curriculum design are discussed.

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This is a post-peer-review, pre-copyedit version of an article published in TechTrends. The final authenticated version is available online at doi: 10.1007/s11528-019-00388-0

Citation Information
Yu-Hui Ching, Dazhi Yang, Sasha Wang, Youngkyun Baek, et al.. "Elementary School Student Development of STEM Attitudes and Perceived Learning in a STEM Integrated Robotics Curriculum" TechTrends (2019)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/bhaskar_chittoori/67/