Elementary School Students Designing Engineering-Based Rube Goldberg Machine Projects: A Case Study
Abstract
The literature highlights the importance of engineering design processes for bringing students in interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Considering the potential of designing Rube Goldberg Machines in STEM education, this study aims to portray the experiences of fourth grade students designing Rube Goldberg machines in an after-school program for six weeks. A single case study design that approaches an analysis unit holistically was employed. The participants of the study are four fourth grade students (a design team with three female and one male students). The data collection tools were semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The analysis of the data were done via content analysis by creating categories and then themes. The themes that emerged based on the data analysis were design process, use of disciplinary knowledge, use of skills, difficulties faced, problem solving, teamwork cooperation and communication, the comparison between project design and classroom practices, learning, and the role of educator. The findings of the study illustrated the design process and the knowledge and skills they obtained from their own perspectives.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
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Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Engin Karahan
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0000-0003-4530-211X
Türkiye
Ahmet Akçay
Bu kişi benim
0000-0003-2109-976X
Türkiye
Ceren Tiftikçi
Bu kişi benim
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
27 Ekim 2019
Gönderilme Tarihi
30 Temmuz 2019
Kabul Tarihi
7 Ekim 2019
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2019 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 4
Cited By
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Pamukkale University Journal of Education
https://doi.org/10.9779/pauefd.1408156