A Qualitative Study Exploring Robots as a Potential Classroom Tool for Teaching Computational Thinking within a Sixth-Grade Class

Autor/in	Munn, Carol A.
Titel	A Qualitative Study Exploring Robots as a Potential Classroom Tool for Teaching Computational Thinking within a Sixth-Grade Class
Quelle	(2020), (157 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, New Jersey City University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	979-8-2098-7456-0
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Robotics; Grade 6; Units of Study; Science Instruction; Educational Philosophy; Constructivism (Learning); Teaching Methods; Instructional Innovation; Computer Science Education; Class Activities; 21st Century Skills; Interdisciplinary Approach; Concept Formation; Pattern Recognition; Thinking Skills; Abstract Reasoning; Decision Making; Coding; Computation; Programming; Computer Software + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Robotertechnik; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Lerneinheit; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Bildungsphilosophie; Erziehungsphilosophie; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Educational Innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Mustererkennung; Denkfähigkeit; Abstraktes Denken; Denken; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Codierung; Programmierung
Abstract	This research study explored robotics as the catalyst for computational thinking (CT) by sixth-grade students as they are engaged in a science lesson. The interactions, understandings, and applications are discussed, along with the participants' connections and implementations of CT concepts (decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, and algorithmic design) utilized within the LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 robotics unit. The study presents evidence and classroom examples that demonstrate how robotics and problem-based learning are connected to CT in the classroom. The results indicate that the unit activity based on a real-world problem led to proficient and real CT concept experiences of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork ranging throughout the hands-on activities. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01