Robotics in STEM Education
Redesigning the Learning Experience
Editors: Khine, Myint Swe (Ed.)
Free Preview- Helps readers develop their understanding about the recent advances in the use of educational robotics in STEM education
- Discusses an effective tool for project-based learning that integrates coding, computational thinking and engineering skills
- Provides a balanced view of theory and practice
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This book describes recent approaches in advancing STEM education with the use of robotics, innovative methods in integrating robotics in school subjects, engaging and stimulating students with robotics in classroom-based and out-of-school activities, and new ways of using robotics as an educational tool to provide diverse learning experiences. It addresses issues and challenges in generating enthusiasm among students and revamping curricula to provide application focused and hands-on approaches in learning . The book also provides effective strategies and emerging trends in using robotics, designing learning activities and how robotics impacts the students’ interests and achievements in STEM related subjects.
The frontiers of education are progressing very rapidly. This volume brought together a collection of projects and ideas which help us keep track of where the frontiers are moving. This book ticks lots of contemporary boxes: STEM, robotics, coding, and computational thinking among them. Most educators interested in the STEM phenomena will find many ideas in this book which challenge, provide evidence and suggest solutions related to both pedagogy and content. Regular reference to 21st Century skills, achieved through active collaborative learning in authentic contexts, ensures the enduring usefulness of this volume.John Williams
Professor of Education and Director of the STEM Education Research Group
Curtin University, Perth, Australia - About the authors
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Dr. Myint Swe Khine is a Professor and Chair of Assessment and Evaluation Centre, Emirates College for Advanced Education, United Arab Emirates and Adjunct Professor at the Science and Mathematics Education Centre, Curtin University, Perth, Australia. He obtained Master degrees from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA and University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, and Doctor of Science Education from Curtin University, Australia. Before joining ECAE, he worked at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He has published widely and edited books on science education. Recent book Science Education in East Asia: Pedagogical Innovations and Research-informed Practices is published by Springer in 2015.
- Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Bringing Robotics in Classrooms
Pages 3-31
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Systems Thinking Approach to Robotics Curriculum in Schools
Pages 33-57
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Combatting the War Against Machines: An Innovative Hands-on Approach to Coding
Pages 59-83
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The Open Academic Robot Kit
Pages 85-100
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How Have Robots Supported STEM Teaching?
Pages 103-129
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Robotics in STEM Education
- Book Subtitle
- Redesigning the Learning Experience
- Editors
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- Myint Swe Khine
- Copyright
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-57786-9
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-57786-9
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-57785-2
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-86249-1
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- VI, 262
- Number of Illustrations
- 119 b/w illustrations
- Topics