A unified framework for understanding teachers’ adoption of robotics in STEM education
     
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Hüseyin Ateş Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Cengiz GÜNDÜZALP Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (Q1)
Dergi ISSN 1360-2357 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 08-2024
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 29 / 11 / 13437–13463 DOI 10.1007/s10639-023-12382-4
Makale Linki http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-12382-4
Özet
Robotics, an emerging tool in STEM education, promises a multitude of educational benefits, ranging from hands-on learning experiences to fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills. However, the integration of robotics in classrooms is primarily contingent upon science teachers’ inclination and willingness to adopt this technology. To bridge this gap, this research aimed to explore the adoption of robotics within STEM education by science teachers, by merging the Theory of Planned Behavior, Technology Acceptance Model, and Self-Determination Theory into a unified conceptual framework. Our hypothesis-driven approach tested using data from 605 science teachers across various regions in Turkey. The results indicate a significant positive correlation between science teachers’ perceptions of the usefulness and ease of use of robotics and their intent to adopt it in their classrooms. Moreover, intrinsic …
Anahtar Kelimeler
Robotics based STEM education | Science teachers | Theory of planned behavior | Technology acceptance model | Self-determination theory | Teacher adoption