Students Competence and Confidence in Building Cities of the Future through Education in Robotics

Abstract

Education in the 21st century is oriented towards innovation in the future. Robotics is a constructivist tool which can leverage student's knowledge, skills, and attitude (KSA) using design-based paradigm to explore novel teaching and learning environment. Utilizing a 5D (define-discover-dream-design-destine) inquiry model of appreciative inquiry, this educational action research aimed to describe students' competence and their confidence in building cities through robotics. Four projects were evaluated to determine the students' competence in knowledge, skills, and attitude. Adapted self-efficacy inventory questionnaire is administered at the end of the intervention to determine students' confidence. In terms of competence in knowledge, the students are proficient in the processes involving research like problem identification, determine sources of information, and analyze problems. Proficient in innovative solution including team solution, innovation, and solution development. Lastly, proficient in presentation including sharing, creativity, and presentation effectiveness. In terms of skills, the students are proficient in the processes involving mechanical design, programming and strategy and innovation. In terms of values, the students are proficient in the processes involving inspiration, teamwork, and gracious professionalism. Moreover, data revealed that in terms of confidence students can achieve goals set by themselves, certain to accomplish task, accomplish essential outcomes, succeed in most endeavor, successful to overcome challenges, and perform effectively in several tasks.