| Robotics equipment became the new approach to provide students with hands-on experience while learning STEM subjects. This study implemented a 15-day robotics program in 6th grade classrooms within three magnet schools. The goal was to understand students’ and teachers’ perceptions of their classes, their attitudes toward robotics and effect of robotics on student motivation. My Class Inventory (MCI), Test of Science-Related Attitude Elementary version (TOSRA2), Science Teaching Efficacy Beliefs Instrument (STEBI), interviews, and observations were used in this study. According to our results, students perceived more friction, less satisfaction from their classroom environment, while their enjoyment of science lessons decrease. It is important to consider teachers personal beliefs and attitudes, while implementing new content and pedagogy such as robotics in their classroom. This study suggests different factors summarized in the conclusion for a successful implementation of robotics program in the future. |
