David Arnau-Blasco
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David Arnau-Blasco is a leading researcher in the intersection of computational thinking, early childhood education, and metacognition. His work centers on how young children—particularly those aged 5 to 6—develop problem-solving skills through tangible programming environments, such as floor robots. His most cited study (2024, 3 citations) employs a sequential mixed-methods design to explore metacognitive control during early programming tasks, revealing how young learners plan, monitor, and evaluate their actions in real-time. This research is pioneering in demonstrating that even pre-literate children exhibit sophisticated metacognitive strategies when interacting with physical coding tools. Arnau-Blasco’s contributions are vital for designing age-appropriate curricula that integrate computational thinking from the earliest school years. By bridging cognitive science and educational technology, his work provides empirical evidence for the developmental benefits of hands-on programming activities. His findings have implications for both classroom practice and the design of educational robots, positioning him as a key voice in the growing field of early STEM education.
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