Student Perceptions of a Summer Robotics Camp Experience |
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Authors: | James Conrad Drew Polly Ian Binns Bob Algozzine |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;2. Department of Reading and Elementary Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;3. Department of Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
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Abstract: | Research on the effectiveness of STEM-focused (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-focused) schools and other learning experiences (e.g., short-term camps) on student outcomes is sparse. This study documented perceptions of STEM content and careers for elementary, middle, and secondary school students participating in university-based summer camps focused on robotics. Attitudes before and after the camp experiences were compared across gender groups and grade levels. Middle school students showed greater growth on the surveys compared to their elementary and secondary school peers. Implications for the design and evaluation of STEM experiences include looking at longer, more intensive experiences. |
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Keywords: | STEM education perceptions camp robotics middle school elementary school secondary school |
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