Ileana M. Greca
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About
Ileana M. Greca is a leading researcher in STEM education, with a particular focus on integrating robotics and computational thinking into early childhood and primary education. Her work centers on developing and evaluating inquiry-based, collaborative learning frameworks that make STEM accessible to young learners aged 4–8. Greca is the driving force behind the botSTEM project, an ERASMUS+ initiative that provides research-backed teaching activities and professional development for pre- and in-service teachers. Her most cited paper (48 citations) introduces the botSTEM framework, demonstrating how robotics can scaffold early-years STEM learning. She has also published influential studies on teacher perspectives, analyzing how educators in Spain and Sweden adopt and adapt these integrated STEM approaches in preschool and primary classrooms (34 citations each). Greca’s contributions are notable for bridging theory and practice: her work not only advances pedagogical models but also offers concrete, classroom-ready resources. By highlighting cross-cultural implementation challenges and successes, she has shaped international discourse on early STEM education. Her research is essential reading for educators, curriculum developers, and researchers seeking evidence-based strategies for fostering scientific literacy and digital skills from the earliest school years.
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