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

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Publicado no:Journal of Cases on Information Technology vol. 27, no. 1 (2025), p. 1-24
Autor principal: Alalawi, Wafa Ahmad
Outros Autores: Said, Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Bin Mohamad, Hanid, Mohd Fadzil Bin Abdul
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Resumo: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
Fonte:ABI/INFORM Global