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Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase
Dissertation (MEd (Computer integrated education))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94349 Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase Mihai, Maryke Anneke u12089843@tuks.co.za Mthelebofu, Golekane Mapheto, Doctor UCTD Robotics 21st century skills Intermediate phase User acceptance Integrating Attitudes Digital world Internal factors Acceptance Technology Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Education theses SDG-09 Dissertation (MEd (Computer integrated education))--University of Pretoria, 2023. The purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ and learners’ acceptance of the use of robotics in the Intermediate Phase. The study explored teachers’ and learners’ acceptance of the use of robotics based on their attitudes and experiences in two primary schools, which integrate robotics as a learning tool. Robotics is the current digital technology in the educational sector and offers new possibilities for modelling teaching and learning. Hence, user acceptance is one of the key aspects, which should be taken into consideration when new technology is introduced. The study used the Technological Acceptance Model (TAM) as the theoretical framework. Data was composed by integrating a qualitative approach through field notes, data analysis and semi-structured interviews. The researcher purposively sampled nine learners and nine teachers from the two identified schools in Pretoria, Gauteng. Content analysis was utilised to summarize the data collected and to draw up conclusions based on the findings. The data was analysed using data analysis steps by arranging, reassembling and managing the data in a systematic way. The study discovered that the integration of robotics in education is demanding, costly, time consuming and requires adequate resources. Hence, it necessitates additional time to design educational programs, requires more time for workshops and solving technical glitches, and puts more pressure on teachers. Teachers need support with the resolving of hardware and software issues as well as technical maintenance. Learners perceive robotics as a positive and exciting technological learning approach, which promotes teamwork and hands-on learning. Department of Education bursary Science, Mathematics and Technology Education MEd general (full dissertation in computer integrated education) Unrestricted Faculty of Education SDG-04: Quality Education 2024-02-06T12:43:00Z 2024-02-06T12:43:00Z 2024-04 2023-07 Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94349 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25117697 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Robotics 21st century skills Intermediate phase User acceptance Integrating Attitudes Digital world Internal factors Acceptance Technology Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Education theses SDG-09 Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase |
| title | Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase |
| title_full | Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase |
| title_fullStr | Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase |
| title_full_unstemmed | Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase |
| title_short | Teachers' and learners' acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase |
| title_sort | teachers and learners acceptance of the use of robotics in the intermediate phase |
| topic | UCTD Robotics 21st century skills Intermediate phase User acceptance Integrating Attitudes Digital world Internal factors Acceptance Technology Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Education theses SDG-09 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94349 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25117697 |