Using Robots with Storytelling and Drama Activities in Science Education

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Title: Using Robots with Storytelling and Drama Activities in Science Education
Authors: Bravo, Flor A. (ORCID 0000-0002-1134-9094), Hurtado, Jairo A., González, Enrique
Source: Education Sciences. 2021 11.
Availability: MDPI AG. Klybeckstrasse 64, 4057 Basel, Switzerland. Tel: e-mail: indexing@mdpi.com; Web site: http://www.mdpi.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 6
Intermediate Grades
Middle Schools
Descriptors: Robotics, Story Telling, Dramatic Play, Teaching Methods, Technology Education, STEM Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Science and Society, Student Motivation, Grade 6, Early Adolescents, Concept Formation, Classroom Environment
ISSN: 2227-7102
Abstract: Storytelling and drama are well-known teaching tools that can be used throughout the curriculum for the active participation of students in their own learning process. The introduction of robots in storytelling and drama activities provides students with a meaningful, multisensory, hands-on learning experience. This paper explores the potential and challenges of using storytelling and drama activities with robot actors in science teaching. We present the lessons learned from two experiences of storytelling and drama activities with robots in science education. Observations revealed that this approach facilitates the development of science concepts, creates a rich context to foster skills in students, creates a positive classroom environment, and improves the students' attention and motivation. Finally, it was identified that there is a need to design low-cost expressive actor robots that are easily customizable. Additionally, the need to develop multi-robot programming interfaces that facilitate the creation of scripts for robots and their programming is also shown.
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