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ERIC Number: EJ1307654
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-2614-6568
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The Effect of STEM-Based Robotic Applications on the Creativity and Attitude of Students
Tiryaki, Aydin; Adigüzel, Sibel
Journal of Science Learning, v4 n3 p288-297 2021
In the present study, the effects of STEM-based robotics applications on students' creativity and scientific attitudes in the Electricity Unit of 7th grade have been investigated using the mixed method's nested pattern. Sixty students, 30 of whom are the experimental group and the other 30 constitute the control group, attending a post-school course in Istanbul in the 2018-2019 academic year, participated in two weeks of pre-applications and four weeks of applications. TOSRA measured attitude towards science, and the "Torrance Creative Thinking Test" to measure creativity was applied as pre and post-test. The data gained from the tests were analyzed with SPSS 21. In addition, semi-structured interviews' data were analyzed by using content analysis. As a result, it was observed that STEM-based robotics applications significantly increased students' creativity and attitudes towards science. Interview findings show that students enjoy using STEM applications that contain applications instead of theoretical knowledge. Using robotic and complex software materials to solve daily life problems, they felt like scientists during the practices, and the applications affected their future career choices.
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229 Bandung 40154 Jawa Barat - Indonesia. e-mail: jslearning@upi.edu; Web site: http://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/jslearning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 7; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey (Istanbul)
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Test of Science Related Attitudes; Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
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