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Educational robotics as a pedagogical resource for K-12 students with learning difficulties.
Maria da Guia Torres da Silva1, Claudia Juliete do Nascimento Araújo Maia2, Carla da Costa Fernandes Curvelo3
1Grad. Prog. in Elec. and Comp. Eng., Fed. Univ. of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Scientific Reports
|October 14, 2025
Summary
Educational robotics offers a promising avenue to support children with learning difficulties. This technology enhances skill development and benefits students facing educational challenges.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Technology
- Special Education
Background:
- Learning difficulties stem from diverse, interconnected factors including emotional, communication, and health issues.
- Traditional teaching methods may not adequately address the needs of all students.
- Educational robotics is explored as an innovative pedagogical approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential of educational robotics as a support tool for children with learning difficulties.
- To determine if and how educational robotics can foster skill and ability development in these students.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review to identify existing research and gaps.
- Qualitative-quantitative research methodology employing questionnaires for data collection.
Main Results:
- A noted increase in the application of robotics in educational settings for students with learning difficulties.
- Evidence suggests that students with learning difficulties significantly benefit from the use of educational robotics.
- Identified a gap: many students with learning difficulties are not currently engaged in robotic activities.
Conclusions:
- Educational robotics presents a viable and beneficial intervention for supporting students with learning difficulties.
- Further research and implementation are encouraged to bridge the gap in participation and maximize benefits.
