The Use of Robotics and Aerospace Technology as Learning Tool for Elementary-Level Gifted Students

• In Event: 30.068 - Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted and Talented: Promises and Challenges

Abstract

Robotics and engineering technology use in education has promoted gifted student’s learning by fulfilling their needs of cognitive stimulation. However, the psycho-educative effects on these students and its impact on their education have not been fully described. We performed a yearlong qualitative intervention with ten children, exploring the process and effects of robotics and aerospace technology teaching in a full-time special education program designed in America for gifted students on social skills, verbal expression and learning processes. We found that children not only learned about robotics, engineering theory and practice but also improved their learning skills and behavior by having a challenging goal within their education. This technology usage as learning tool enhanced gifted students’ social intelligence and verbal abilities.

Authors

• Dafne Ashley Almazan, Talent Attention Center CEDAT

• Delanie Alina Almazan, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Erick Rodrigo Reyes Labastida, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Tufic Habib, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Mayda Arceo, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Emiliano Morales Landa, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Sebastian Perez Saracho, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Eduardo De la Cruz, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Leon Lopez Cortes, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)

• Luis Esquivel, Talent Attention Center (CEDAT)