초등학생을 위한 레고 활용 오토마타 만들기 STEAM 교육 프로그램 개발

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop STEAM education program using LEGO automata for elementary school students. The goals of this research are to improve understanding about basic principle of mechanical motion and to induce interest and curiosity about automata. In order to conduct this study, automata mechanisms were classified and four automata which are based on the mechanisms were developed using LEGO parts. Furthermore, instructions for making LEGO automata were developed using LDD(LEGO Digital Designer) and teaching materials for easy use in STEAM classes were also developed for teachers and students. The developed materials were evaluated by expert group on the basis of evaluation criteria and finally modified through applying lessons. The conclusion of the research could be summarized as follows. To begin with, LEGO automata have several advantages such as durability, completeness and the potential for change rather than conventional automata based on paper. Secondly, students easily understood the operation principle of the automata and designed new automata using the mechanisms through the lessons. It says that making LEGO　automata is helpful for them to understand basic principle of mechanical motion. Thirdly, an educational Satisfaction of the Students under making LEGO automata program had very positive response from students and it also showed that their interest and curiosity about automata had increased after the classes. Lastly, The validity of the program was evaluated by expert group and the result showed the STEAM education program based on making LEGO automata has high validity. Next studies regarding definition of learner level and phased curriculum of making LEGO automata will be necessary.