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Learning programming through robots: the effects of educational robotics on pre-service teachers' programming comprehension and motivation.
- Source :
- Educational Technology Research & Development; Dec2022, Vol. 70 Issue 6, p2211-2234, 24p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The purpose of this convergent mixed-methods study was to evaluate the effect of educational robotics on pre-service teachers' programming comprehension and motivation. Computer science is increasingly being integrated into K-8 curricula. However, a shortage of teachers trained to teach basic computer science concepts remains unresolved. This study thus utilized educational robotics as "mindtools" to teach programming concepts to pre-service teachers. Data were obtained through a pre-post comprehension assessment, a pre-post motivation survey, field notes, and individual interviews. The findings of this study indicated that pre-service teachers' comprehension of programming concepts and motivation related to programming can be improved through educational robotics to statistically significant levels. Design implications on integrating educational robotics into pre-service teacher programming instruction are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10421629
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Educational Technology Research & Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160764539
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-022-10174-0