Abstract:

In this study, it is aimed to investigate the awareness levels of high school students in robotics education and their opinions about robotics education. Research data were collected through a structured survey form consisting of 6 items prepared by the researchers to determine opinions on robotics and coding. The study group of the research consists of 155 high school students who volunteered to participate in the research.

According to the research results, 88% of the students consider this education important, necessary, and fun, while 82% indicate that they would prefer this education. 62% of them think that robotics education will contribute to their success in school, and 80% believe that it will contribute to their personal development.

When asked about the type of education they want, they stated that they want applied, teacher-oriented, optional, imagination-enhancing education that is not based on rote learning, and they believe that the robotics learning process can support this. Additionally, 77% of the students indicate that their current education does not meet their expectations for reaching their desired profession in the future.

Considering that robotics provide opportunities for applied education in education, it is thought that providing robotics and coding education to high school students and using robotics in educational environments would be beneficial. This way, not only can students learn better, but also students with talent and interest in this field can reveal their abilities, making learning environments more enjoyable. Based on these results, it can be suggested to include robotics education in future curriculum updates.

Keywords:

Educational robotics, authentic learning, high school students.