Using a Multifaceted Robotics-Based Intervention to Increase Student Interest in STEM Subjects and Careers

• Published in: Journal for STEM education research. Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 295 - 316
• Main Authors: Hudson, Mary-Alice, Baek, Youngkyun, Ching, Yu-hui, Rice, Kerry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.12.2020; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Careers; Creativity; Data Analysis; Design; Education; Educational technology; Elementary schools; Engineering/Technology Education; Innovations; Knowledge; Learner Engagement; Learning centers; Mathematics Education; Preschool education; Research Article; Robotics; Science Education; STEM education; STEM professions; Student Attitudes; Student Development; Student Interests; Student participation; Success; Technology education; Workforce; Constructionism; Interdisciplinary projects. Robotics; STEM career; Media in Education; STEM; STEM interest

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a robotics-based intervention on elementary-aged students’ interest in STEM subjects and careers. Participants were thirty-seven second and third grade students from two classrooms at an elementary school in the Southeastern United States. Action...