This paper analyzes the connection between spatial reasoning and STEM education from the point of view of embodied theories of cognition. A new learning model based on the use of a humanoid robot is presented with the aim of teaching and learning basic STEM concepts in a fruitful and engaging fashion.

Improving Spatial Reasoning by Interacting with a Humanoid Robot

Augello Agnese;Città Giuseppe;Gentile Manuel;Infantino Ignazio;La Guardia Dario;Manfre' Adriano;Maniscalco Umberto;Ottaviano Simona;Pilato Giovanni;Vella Filippo;Allegra Mario
2017

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This paper analyzes the connection between spatial reasoning and STEM education from the point of view of embodied theories of cognition. A new learning model based on the use of a humanoid robot is presented with the aim of teaching and learning basic STEM concepts in a fruitful and engaging fashion.
2017
Istituto di Calcolo e Reti ad Alte Prestazioni - ICAR
Istituto per le Tecnologie Didattiche - ITD - Sede Genova
978-3-319-59479-8
mental rotation
spatial reasoning
Embodied cognition
STEM
Cognitive architecture
Humanoid Robots
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