Pedagogical conditions for the development of engineering thinking of schoolchildren on the example of teaching robotics

Abstract

Currently, the problem of training engineering personnel is relevant. In this regard, there is a need to organize systematic work to develop the engineering thinking of students in schools. This article discusses the didactic potential of educational robotics in the development of schoolchildren engineering thinking. The pedagogical conditions for the development of engineering thinking in the lessons of robotics, related to the material, technical, methodological and personnel components of the educational process are singled out. Practical teaching methods that can be effectively used to develop students’ engineering thinking are considered. The importance of extracurricular activities is emphasized, in particular, the participation of students in competitions and olympiads in robotics to maintain educational motivation and create a situation of success. The article may be of interest to computer science teachers, teachers of additional education as well as students of pedagogical universities.