Boosting Student Motivation in Chemistry: A Study on the Integration of Educational Robotics and Mobile Technology for pH Instruction
Slimane Omari
Research Laboratory in Computer Science, Automation, Signals and Cognitivism (LISAC) Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University
Mhamed Ben Ouahi
Higher School of Education and Training Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Mohammed Habib
Moulay Ismail University, Faculty of science, Meknes, Morocco
Nadia Benjelloun
Research Laboratory in Computer Science, Automation, Signals and Cognitivism (LISAC), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
Abstract
To address the challenge of improving the understanding of chemistry concepts, particularly pH, this study explored the impact of integrating educational robotics on students’ motivation and learning outcomes. A total of 160 3rd-year middle school students from a public school in Meknes, Morocco, participated in the study, which was divided into an experimental group (n = 82) and a control group (n = 78). Student performance was evaluated through standardized tests, while motivation levels were gauged using a questionnaire. The findings indicated a significant increase in motivation among students in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. However, no significant differences in overall academic performance were detected between the two groups. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and curriculum developers, underscoring the importance of integrating innovative pedagogical approaches with traditional methods to enhance science education.
