Title: Development of a Robotics Curriculum in Basic Education: Transformative and Reflective Journey
Stream: Coding and Robotics
Presentation Type: Live-Stream Presentation
Authors:
Genevieve Pillar, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, Philippines
Maricar Prudente, De La Salle University, Philippines
Socorro Aguja, De La Salle Araneta University, Philippines
Dennis Cesar Patiño, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, Philippines
Abstract:
Robotics is becoming part of the schools’ curriculum. This is attributed to the reality that students will graduate into an era where robots will be widely used in one’s everyday lives. Hence, innovative transformation has to be reflected in the curriculum of De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ). A descriptive action research and ADDIE model were employed in this study. Quantitative data were extracted from curriculum mastery report: performance data, rubrics, practice tasks, Likert scale, and performance tasks. Qualitative data were obtained from journals, observation, learning guide, questionnaires, focus group discussion, and portfolio. The following stakeholders were involved in this study: students (n1=1,930), teachers (n2=10), parents (n3=30), and subject-area coordinators (n4=20). The research dealt with the following questions: (1) How is the current robotics program described in terms of: perspectives on innovation, effectiveness of intervention, and stakeholders evaluation of the robotics program; (2) How is the curriculum designed; and (3) How are the essential features of the curriculum developed, implemented, and evaluated in terms of: content, competencies, modalities, and assessment. Results revealed that coding and programming were the students’ constraints for them to be able to do the Robotics activities. The Robotics teachers made adjustment to address better learning and appreciate the supposed learning experience. DLSZ allowed the teachers to set up appropriate delivery for online learning by utilizing the DLSZ Do-it-Yourself Robot kit and apps for simulations that were fit for the learning targets. Feedback from the stakeholders were the bases for the development of the Robotics Curriculum.
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