Effects of Robotics Programming on Enhancing Computational Thinking Among Middle School Students in Saudi Arabia

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Publicado en:	Journal of Cases on Information Technology vol. 27, no. 1 (2025), p. 1-24
Autor principal:	Alalawi, Wafa Ahmad
Otros Autores:	Said, Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Bin Mohamad, Hanid, Mohd Fadzil Bin Abdul
Publicado:	IGI Global
Materias:	Saudi Arabia Teaching Problem solving Computer science Curricula Elementary school students Instructional design Skills Research design Quasi-experimental methods Thinking skills Robotics Teachers Programming Algorithms Critical thinking Students Middle schools Academic achievement Implementation Learning Education Student attitudes Elementary schools Middle school students Schools Robots Project-based learning Programming languages Computer programming Attitudes Design of experiments Educational programs Information technology
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Resumen:	The study aimed to investigate the computational thinking traits of third-grade middle school students while using RoboMind for programming within a project-based learning setup. It also aimed to determine if incorporating RoboMind into project-based instruction improved students' computational thinking skills, attitudes toward programming, and programming performance based on project outcomes. Implemented through a quasi-experimental design with 138 students from two Saudi Arabian schools, the results indicated a significant improvement in computational thinking skills and positive changes in attitudes toward programming post-RoboMind implementation. The study identified four primary dimensions and seven sub-dimensions of computational thinking, emphasizing its diverse aspects. Furthermore, notable correlations were found between RoboMind project scores and post-RoboMind computational thinking scores in the experimental group. These findings advocate for the integration of RoboMind into programming education, especially within Saudi Arabian educational institutions.
ISSN:	1548-7717 1548-7725 1098-8580 1537-937X
DOI:	10.4018/JCIT.371403
Fuente:	ABI/INFORM Global