Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

2 M.Sc. in Curriculum Planning, Farhangian University, Shahid Bahonar Campus, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

The aim of the research was to investigate the achievements of educational robotics studies. This applied study was conducted with a qualitative approach and a systematic review method. Valid documents and researches of the last ten years were used as the research community, which was determined using purposeful sampling based on the rule of theoretical saturation of the sample size. In this way, valid domestic and foreign articles in the period from 2013 to 2023 were searched using the keywords educational robotics, educational robotics, and social robotics. In the initial search, 930 articles were identified, of which only 25 articles were eligible. Data analysis resulted in the extraction of 4 main themes and 21 secondary themes. The main topics included: definitions and concepts of educational robotics, components of educational robotics, opportunities of educational robotics and challenges of educational robotics. In general, the definitions of educational robotics included: robotics as an interdisciplinary field, a powerful educational tool, a tool for developing 21st century skills, preparation for future jobs, and an independent curriculum. Also, the components of educational robotics included: robot, hardware, software, educational materials, teacher and educational environment. The opportunities of educational robotics also included: overall effectiveness of educational robotics, professional development of teachers, creativity and motivation, diversity and expansion of participation. The challenges of educational robotics included: cost and access, teacher training and program integration, evaluation of learning outcomes, learning and diversity, and sustainability and maintenance.

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