Estrategias STEAM con robótica para potenciar el aprendizaje colaborativo en niños de 6 a 8 años

Abstract

This research is titled "STEAM strategies with robotics to enhance collaborative learning in children aged 6 to 8 years" and focuses on the design of innovative educational methods for children in primary education, in order to strengthen their collaborative skills. It is based on the integration of the constructivist approach to learning with the principles of STEAM, focusing especially on the incorporation of robotics as a facilitating tool in the educational process. The main objective is to design learning strategies focused on STEAM, with a specific focus on robotics, to enhance and improve collaborative skills in children aged 6 to 8 years. The methodology adopted is based on a constructivist approach to learning, which involves the active participation of students in the construction of their own knowledge. This methodology is specified in a methodological guide composed of 30 activities divided into four parts. The first focuses on the construction and programming of robots, providing practical experiences to understand the fundamentals of robotics. The second part focuses on STEAM and technological projects, fusing various disciplines to address problems creatively and holistically. The third part includes challenges and brain games designed to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving in a collaborative environment. Finally, the fourth part focuses on projects related to sustainability and the environment, promoting environmental awareness and social action among children. These activities are designed with the purpose of providing children with a comprehensive education, which transcends the academic field and allows them to develop social, emotional and critical thinking skills essential for their success in life. It is expected that the implementation of these strategies will not only improve the academic performance of children, but also contribute to their comprehensive development, preparing them to face the challenges of the modern world effectively and creatively