Cucuk Wawan Budiyanto

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Cucuk Wawan Budiyanto is a leading researcher at the intersection of educational robotics, computational thinking (CT), and STEM education. His work fundamentally explores how robotics can serve as a powerful pedagogical tool to cultivate abstract thinking and problem-solving skills from early childhood through high school. A key contribution is his demonstration that hands-on robotics activities act as a precursor to effective learning styles, moving beyond theory to practical classroom application. His highly cited 2022 study on computational thinking development through educational robotics in STEM teaching (23 citations) anchors his reputation, while his research on parent-child engagement with programming toys (15 citations) highlights his focus on early childhood education. Budiyanto’s work consistently shows that robotics’ modularity helps learners grasp complex CT concepts, thereby fostering essential 21st-century skills. With multiple papers exceeding 10 citations and a robust body of literature reviews, his impact is evident in shaping how educators integrate technology to build logical thinking and problem-solving abilities in young learners, making him a pivotal voice in modern STEM pedagogy.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Computational Thinking Development: Benefiting from Educational Robotics in STEM Teaching

   23 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Hands-on Learning In STEM: Revisiting Educational Robotics as a Learning Style Precursor

   21 citations · 2020
3. 3
   The contribution of robotics education in primary schools: Teaching and learning

   17 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Developing Computational Thinking Ability in Early Childhood Education: The Influence of Programming-toy on Parent-Children Engagement

   15 citations · 2021
5. 5
   Abstract Thinking Skills of High School Students in STEM Learning: Literature Review

   14 citations · 2021
6. 6
   Penerapan Robotika Dalam Pembelajaran STEM:Kajian Pustaka

   13 citations · 2018
7. 7
   Literature review of robotics learning devices to facilitate the development of computational thinking in early childhood

   13 citations · 2019
8. 8
   The Influence of Educational Robotics to Computational Thinking Skill in Early Childhood Education

   10 citations · 2018
9. 9
   Beyond computational thinking: Investigating CT roles in the 21st century skill efficacy

   10 citations · 2019
10. 10
    Educational Robotics: Evaluating the Role of Computational Thinking in Attaining 21st Century Skills

    9 citations · 2022

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