Ian Maud
Robotics lends itself to the applied, real-life problems found in project-based tasks. It allows self-directed, challenge-based learning rather than simply absorbing and regurgitating facts. Many traditional topics can be taught by 'stealth' using robotics. There are no winners or losers in this type of learning: all groups have the opportunity to improve their designs and knowledge, and students will come to appreciate there is no single 'right' solution to many problems.
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Anne Hume
Science students need more exposure to the ill-defined, open-ended problems faced by working scientists – Teaching Science.
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Russell Tytler, David Symington, Cliff Malcolm, Valda Kirkwood
A study investigates the professional development needs of rural teachers in maths, science and technology in Victorian public schools – Teaching Science.
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