Date of Publication
8-2023
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Teaching Major in Physics
Subject Categories
Educational Technology
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Science Education
Thesis Advisor
Voltaire Mallari Mistades
Defense Panel Chair
Maricar S. Prudente
Defense Panel Member
Socorro E. Aguja
Christopher T. Que
Abstract/Summary
As the usefulness and promise of robots in developing scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students become more widely acknowledged, incorporating robotics into science programs is becoming increasingly popular. This action research explores the effectiveness of using robotics as a tool in enhancing non-STEM senior high school students' understanding of Physics concepts and their attitude toward Physics. In this study, students (N=65) will utilize validated worksheets and manipulate robots to help them understand physics concepts in Physical Science. The parallel diagnostic tests revealed that there is a significant effect on the conceptual understanding of Mechanics in Physical Science subject. The Test of Science-Related Attitude (TOSRA) and the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) verified the effectiveness of the approach. Integrating robotics into science lessons provides students with various benefits, including improved scientific comprehension, developing crucial 21st-century skills, and preparing for future employment.
KEYWORDS: Robotics, Physics Education, Senior High School, Non-STEM, and Lego® EV3
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Keywords
Physics—Study and teaching; Robotics in education
Recommended Citation
Lopez, N. G. (2023). Using robotics in mechanics (RIM) worktexts as teaching strategy for the non-STEM senior high school students. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdm_scied/43
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