Introduction to Agentic Engagement The concept of agentic engagement represents a fundamental shift in how educational psychology conceptualizes the student’s role within the learning process. Historically, engagement was often viewed as a passive or reactive state, typically categorized into behavioral, emotional, and cognitive dimensions. However, agentic engagement moves beyond these traditional frameworks, defining the student […]
Introduction to Educational Robotics and Attitudes Educational robots (ERs) represent a significant technological shift in pedagogical practice, offering novel methods for delivering instruction, facilitating personalized learning experiences, and fostering critical skills such as computational thinking and problem-solving. The successful integration and sustained use of these technologies, however, hinge profoundly on the attitudes held by key […]
Introduction and Definition of Educational Attitudes Attitudes toward higher education constitute a complex and foundational psychological construct that determines individual engagement, policy support, and institutional success within a modern, knowledge-based society. These attitudes are defined as relatively enduring organizations of beliefs, feelings, and behavioral intentions concerning the pursuit, value, and utility of post-secondary schooling. Crucially, […]
Introduction to Robotic Pedagogy and Instructional Agents The integration of robotic technology into educational settings represents a paradigm shift in pedagogy, introducing novel instructional agents designed to facilitate learning, provide personalized feedback, and manage routine educational tasks. These robot instructors, ranging from sophisticated humanoid entities capable of complex social interaction to more specialized functional robots […]