Piet Kommers
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6
Total Citations
53
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About
Piet Kommers is a prominent educational technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of STEM education, robotics, and innovative pedagogical design. His most significant contributions focus on the integration of educational robotics into primary school settings, examining how robots can serve as both objects and subjects of learning while enhancing student motivation and engagement with twenty-first-century skills. Kommers has been particularly influential in exploring teacher and student perceptions of STEM and robotics education for young learners, with his 2016 study on educational robots accumulating 20 citations and a related 2017 investigation garnering 17 citations — representing his most impactful work to date. His comparative studies contrasting prospective and in-service teachers' attitudes toward classroom robotics have offered valuable insights into professional readiness and training needs within the field. More recently, Kommers has expanded his research lens to encompass student well-being as a critical factor in robotics and programming education, recognizing that positive emotional states underpin creative thinking and effective learning. His 2022 work on MOOC design within a STEAM professional development framework further demonstrates his commitment to scalable, technology-enhanced teacher education. Across his career, Kommers has consistently championed evidence-based approaches to preparing both educators and young learners for an increasingly technological world.
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- 5Research on Well-Being and Robotics in Education2 citations · 2024
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