ERIC Number: EJ1476257
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jul
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2357
EISSN: EISSN-1573-7608
Available Date: 2025-01-27
Integrating Drone Technology in STEM Education: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Learning Outcomes
Education and Information Technologies, v30 n10 p14237-14272 2025
This study explores the integration of drone technology into STEM education through the development and evaluation of the Drone Technology Enabled STEM Curriculum (DTESC). Grounded in "dronagogy", a pedagogical framework that utilizes drones to enhance learning, DTESC effectively incorporates drone technology within science, mathematics, technology, and the humanities. The curriculum is structured to progress from multidisciplinary exploration to interdisciplinary integration, ultimately culminating in transdisciplinary applications. Sixteen Grade 9-10 students from a secondary school in Hong Kong participated in the study, engaging in activities such as designing drone-assisted water sampling systems and formulating entrepreneurial proposals for future applications. Employing mixed research methods, the study assessed the curriculum's impact across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Results indicated high levels of student engagement and satisfaction, alongside significant improvements in psychomotor and affective skills. However, enhancements in cognitive learning outcomes, particularly in mathematics and programming, are necessary. This research offers valuable insights into the implementation of dronagogy to foster cross-disciplinary STEM education.
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, STEM Education, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Outcomes of Education, Learner Engagement, Student Satisfaction, Psychomotor Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
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Author Affiliations: 1The Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, Hong Kong SAR, China; 2The Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China