Inspiring next generation of engineers through service-learning robotics outreach and mentorship programme

This article describes the organization of a service-learning robotics outreach and mentorship programme in an engineering department of a developing country. The programme is designed to tackle the problem of lack of integrative courses in engineering programmes and the lack of interest in science...

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Published in:International journal of advanced robotic systems 2016-10, Vol.13 (5)
Main Authors: Ilori, Olusoji, Watchorn, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Computer engineering
Design
Developing countries
Educational technology
Electrical engineering
Engineering education
Engineers
Environmental impact
LDCs
Learning
Mathematical analysis
Problem solving
Robotics
Robots
Secondary school students
Secondary schools
Service learning
STEM education
Student retention
Students
Teaching
Teams
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Summary:This article describes the organization of a service-learning robotics outreach and mentorship programme in an engineering department of a developing country. The programme is designed to tackle the problem of lack of integrative courses in engineering programmes and the lack of interest in science technology engineering and mathematics subjects among primary and secondary school students. Under the programme, a robotic team is formed consisting of undergraduate engineering students as mentors/coaches and primary and secondary school students as team members. The team members are taught how to design, build, and program robots to solve challenges by their mentors. The programme is intended to foster creative problem-solving abilities of students in science technology engineering and mathematics subjects at all levels of education in the context of a resource-constrained teaching and learning environment. The impacts of the programme are also reported.
ISSN:1729-8806
1729-8814
DOI:10.1177/1729881416663372