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Title:
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INVESTIGATING TEACHERS PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES AND BELIEFS REGARDING DEVELOPING CREATIVE THINKING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS |
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Author(s):
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Yufeng Sun, Yanwen Long, Yuqin Yang |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-83-8 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers, Tomayess Issa, Pedro Isaías and Wendy Hui |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Robotics Education, Creative Thinking, Pedagogical Practices, Teacher Beliefs |
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Type:
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Short paper |
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First Page:
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166 |
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Last Page:
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170 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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Teachers pedagogical practices and beliefs as they pertain to learning through robotics is becoming increasingly important in education. However, these topics have received little scholarly attention. This study aimed to investigate teachers pedagogical practices and beliefs regarding developing elementary-school students creative thinking through robotics. Eleven elementary school teachers participated in this study. We used semi-structured interviews to collect data. A qualitative analysis of teacher interviews revealed that many teachers viewed themselves as facilitators in their class, prioritized the development of students higher-level abilities, and placed their own emphasis on learning outcomes. This study has implications for teachers and researchers interested in helping students develop their higher-order competencies. |
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