The Impact of Educational Robotics on Elementary Students' Self-Esteem and Self-Perception

• In Event: Instructional Technology SIG Poster Session 1: Instructional Technology in K–12 Settings

Abstract

The impact of an educational robotics curriculum to enhance students’ self-esteem and self-perception was examined. Forty-one students, 6-13 years old participated in a summer school program of 8 weeks. The study statistically examined the relationship between the robotics and the development of the aforementioned skills. The results revealed the positive impact and great potential of integrating robotics as a cognitive-learning tool to enhance self-esteem and self-perception of students. Specifically, the intervention minimized gender differences in self-esteem and revealed positive inference in both self-esteem and self-perception, with the last one to have also statistical significant differences. Finally, it revealed positive influences in regards to leaning, friendship, happiness, perception and acceptance of themselves, and expression of their beliefs and opinions.

Author

• Nikleia Eteokleous, Frederick University