Eftychia Xerou
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Eftychia Xerou is a researcher dedicated to integrating computational thinking into early childhood education, with a primary focus on the use of educational robotics as a pedagogical tool. Her most cited work, "Investigating K-2 Students Computational Thinking Skills During a Problem-Solving Activity About the Water Cycle Using Educational Robotics" (2019), exemplifies her innovative approach. In this study, she examined how twenty six- and seven-year-old children developed foundational computational thinking skills by programming the floor robot Blue-Bot to simulate the water cycle. By merging STEM concepts with tangible, hands-on robotics, Xerou demonstrated that even the youngest learners can engage in structured problem-solving and algorithmic reasoning. Her research provides critical evidence for integrating coding and robotics into primary curricula, showing that such activities foster not only technical skills but also cross-disciplinary understanding. Though her citation count is modest, her work is highly influential in the niche field of early childhood computational thinking, offering a replicable model for educators seeking to introduce complex concepts through play. Xerou’s contributions highlight the potential of educational robotics to make abstract ideas accessible, paving the way for future studies on developmental learning through technology.
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