Hye Jeong Kim

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Hye Jeong Kim is a leading researcher in early childhood education and technology integration, with a focus on robotics and computational thinking for young learners. Her most influential work, "Connecting Plans to Action: The Effects of a Card-Coded Robotics Curriculum and Activities on Korean Kindergartners" (2019, 79 citations), demonstrates how hands-on, card-coded robotics activities can effectively introduce foundational programming concepts to kindergarteners, bridging the gap between abstract planning and tangible action. This study has significantly shaped curriculum design in early STEM education, showing that even very young children can engage with robotics to develop problem-solving and sequencing skills. Kim’s contributions highlight the potential of play-based, technology-enhanced learning in fostering cognitive development and digital literacy from an early age. Her work is widely cited by educators and researchers exploring the intersection of child development, robotics, and pedagogy, and it stands as a key reference for designing age-appropriate, engaging STEM interventions. Through her research, Kim has advanced understanding of how to make complex technological concepts accessible and meaningful for the youngest learners.