The Psychological Experiences of Grade-10 Students Under the Science Curriculum in Studying Robotics at Trece Martires City National High School, the School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Robotics plays a major role in terms of technological advances in our current society, especially as we constantly experience modernization. According to Bermudez (2010) technology was created to ease the lives of people, especially students. The researchers focused on the experiences of grade-10 students who studied under the Science Curriculum at Trece Martires City National High School, specifically their experiences on its psychological aspect.

METHODS

The researchers used a qualitative research design specifically, descriptive research design. Whereas the psychological experiences of grade-10 students under the Science Curriculum in studying robotics at Trece Martires City National High School year 2018-2019 were evaluated. There were 10 students under the Science Curriculum that studied robotics at Trece Martires City National High School that served as respondents to evaluate their experiences in studying robotics specifically on its psychological aspect.

RESULTS

Based on the results of the study, most of the psychological effects of studying robotics turned out to be positive. On the emotional aspect, the respondents said that they felt pleased, excited, glad, enjoyed, and stressed but in a positive manner. On the mental aspect, the respondents stated that they've enhanced their programming skills and creativity, boosted their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and honed their patience and resilience. On the attitudinal aspect, the respondents stated that they learned how not to be impatient, to explore more and have a thirst for knowledge, think critically regarding problems, to be industrious, cooperative, to listen to others' opinions, and develop teamwork.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that similar experiences were experienced by each of the respondents. Therefore, the results would be a great help to future students who would like to study robotics. It could also help the teachers because of the prior knowledge they might get from this study. This study gives a new understanding of the psychological aspect of studying robotics.