Sparking the interest of girls in computer science via chemical experimentation and robotics: the Qui-Bot H2O case study
We report a new learning approach in science and technology through the Qui-Bot H2O project: a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary project developed with the main objective of inclusively increasing interest in computer science engineering among children and young people, breaking stereotypes an...
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| Formato: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2022 |
| País: | España |
| Recursos: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/369030 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/369030 https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22103719 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | Educational innovations Vocational interests Inclusive education Motivation in education Robotics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Secondary) Gender mainstreaming Technology and women Computer engineering -- Study and teaching (Secondary) Pensament computacional Enginyeria informàtica Robòtica STEAM Innovació educativa Computational thinking STEM Robotics Diversity Inclusion Chemistry Gender Stereotypes Education Ensenyament -- Innovacions Interessos professionals Educació inclusiva Motivació en l'educació Robòtica -- Ensenyament secundari Química -- Ensenyament secundari Dones i tecnologia Enginyeria informàtica (Enginyeria) -- Ensenyament secundari Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament secundari |
| Resumo: | We report a new learning approach in science and technology through the Qui-Bot H2O project: a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary project developed with the main objective of inclusively increasing interest in computer science engineering among children and young people, breaking stereotypes and invisible social and gender barriers. The project highlights the social aspect of robotics applied to chemistry, at early ages. We successfully tested the project activities on girls between 3 to 13 years old. After taking part in the project, the users rated their interest in science and technology to be higher than before. Data collected during experiences included background information on students, measurements of the project’s impact and students’ interest in it, and an evaluation of student satisfaction of this STEM activity. The Qui-Bot H2O project is supported by the actions of territorial public administrations towards gender equality and the contributions of humanistic and technological universities and entities which specialize in education and business. |
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