Schina, D. (2019). Educational Robotics across disciplines in primary school. Jornada d'Investigadors Predoctorals Interdisciplinària, Barcelona, Espanya.

1. Schina, D.
@schinadesp
Despoina Schina
E d u c a t i o n a l r o b o t i c s
a c r o s s d i s c i p l i n e s i n
p r i m a r y s c h o o l
JIPI: Jornada d'Investigadors Predoctorals Interdisciplinària. 4th of February 2019, Barcelona
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Research Problem:
The increasing popularity of
Educational Robotics (ER) together
with the growing demand for STEM
professionals compels us to further
investigate the teaching and learning
processes applied in educational
robotics contexts and its integration
into formal curriculum.
Research aim:
Propose an interdisciplinary teaching
of ER and its integration into primary
school with an emphasis on STEAM
and 21st century skills developement.
Research context:
For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology:
FIRST®LEGO® League Competition
- Core Values, Robot Design, Project
- Development of STEAM skills,
inspiration for innovation &
well-rounded life capabilities (e.g. self-
confidence, communication, and
leadership)
Methodology:
- case study
- mixed methods
- data collection from both students
and teachers regarding students'
learning within the context of the
competition.
Expected Results:
- Considerable are the learning outcomes in the
areas of STEAM Education and 21st century
skills as perceived by both teachers and
students.
- ER to be integrated in formal primary school
education across different disciplines.
FLL
interdisciplinary
integration of
ER into schooI
STEAM skills
21st century skills
students
teachers
SGR2017-1682