Development of a Utility Reaction Assessment Instrument Towards Robotics in Secondary Education

Conference: The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2022)
Title: Development of a Utility Reaction Assessment Instrument Towards Robotics in Secondary Education
Stream: Learning Experiences, Student Learning & Learner Diversity
Presentation Type: Live-Stream Presentation
Authors:
Gabriel Ian Guiao, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Philippines
Fredyrose Ivan Pinar, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Philippines
Pauline Cueno, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Philippines
Lord Joseas Conwi, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Philippines
Marlon Gado, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Philippines

Abstract:

The Robotics Integrated Curriculum for Health and Allied Sciences (RICHAS) is a dynamic, multi-faceted, and innovative educational strategy that seeks to advance the strategic direction of health-allied programs on par with global trends of using robotics in the field. This pilot study of a researcher-made RICHAS curricular framework was implemented in 255 grade 11 and 12 level students of the Special Health Sciences Senior High School in the Philippines. To investigate the efficiency of the proposed RICHAS framework, the study aimed to develop a utility reaction tool to ascertain how students perceive the integration of robotic activities into the courses such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Media and Information Literacy (MIL), and General Physics and its relevance to their career path in health professions education. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and reliability analysis were used to ensure the validity and internal consistency of the items in the reaction assessment tool. The final three-factor structures of the instrument have been established and confirmed through EFA; engagement, self-efficacy, and perceived importance. The removal of unnecessary items in the instrument that was cross-loaded on multiple factors yielded the final 15-item structure, which was found to explain 71.75% of the variance in the pattern of relationships among the items. All factors had high reliability (all at or above Cronbach's 𝛼 > .839). Educators can further use this utility reaction assessment instrument to understand students' learning experiences better to improve the curriculum, specifically for robotics in secondary education.

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