Systematic review: Potential effectiveness of educational robotics for 21st century skills development in young learners
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Abstract
Educational Robotics (ER) is an upcoming trend in education. It has been introduced in classrooms to improve the learning environment. It provides opportunities for young learners by promoting knowledge-building activities. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is viewed as a catalyst to ensure a successful future in the context of real-world issues. ER is an innovative tool that can provide a roadmap for quality education. This study aims to investigate “What skill-set does ER (Educational Robotics) develop in young learners?”, “How does robotics intervention affect young learners?”, and “Whether Educational Robotics (ER) facilitates STEM education?”. We systematically reviewed the literature on robotics and the importance of STEM, identifying the role of robotics in both formal and informal elementary and secondary classrooms, after-school programs, and summer camp activities. We used the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) methodology to analyze 20 relevant articles. We searched articles by using keywords and the snowballing technique. The study of recent applications of ER suggests that it aids in a precise and flexible understanding of STEM concepts.
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