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ERIC Number: EJ1451930
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
EISSN: EISSN-1943-4898
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The Power of Educational Robotics as an Integrated STEM Learning Experience in Teacher Preparation Programs
Araceli Martinez Ortiz; Beth Bos; Shaunna Smith
Journal of College Science Teaching, v44 n5 p42-47 2015
The use of integrated science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) instruction has the affordances of combining harmonious content area connections into real-world experiences that are both engaging and challenging. This article introduces findings from a study that used an integrated robotics module to expose in-service and preservice teachers to the engineering design process, programming, mathematical connections and context, and problem-based learning. With participants ranging from novice to advanced user, this integrated module proved that given the appropriate scaffolding, anyone can successfully program a robot and have fun while engaging in STEM learning along the way. Implications lead to the conclusion that teacher preparation programs should integrate activities such as this to better equip teachers to engage students in the wonders of STEM in their own classrooms.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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