Educational Robotics in Primary Education in Greece: Methodological Approaches and Attitudes of Teachers. A Bibliographic Review



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Submitted Mar 15, 2023
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10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.629

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This study aims to highlight the methodological approaches of STEM in primary education, as well as practices that have been implemented in Greece. Initially, a brief theoretical framework of the teaching approach of STEM education is presented. Then the various methodological approaches that have been adopted at an international level are presented first, and then those applied in Greece for Primary Education. Finally, the attitudes of Primary Education teachers towards Robotics are listed.

Keywords: attitudes of teachers Greece primary education STEM

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