Jaclyn Tsiang
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Jaclyn Tsiang’s research lies at the intersection of early childhood education, human-robot interaction, and parental involvement in STEM learning. Her most-cited work, “How Parents Support Children’s Informal Learning Experiences with Robots” (2020, 25 citations), offers a foundational look at how parents act as critical facilitators when young children engage with coding and robotic technologies. Rather than focusing solely on the child or the robot, Tsiang’s research foregrounds the nuanced, often overlooked role of the parent in shaping collaborative, informal learning environments. This contribution is especially timely as robotics and coding become more central to early STEM education, and it provides practical insights for educators and designers of educational technologies. Tsiang’s work helps bridge the gap between developmental psychology and human-robot interaction, highlighting how adult guidance can either scaffold or hinder a child’s exploratory learning. Her scholarship is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners interested in designing family-centered, inclusive STEM learning experiences.
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- 1How Parents Support Children’s Informal Learning Experiences with Robots25 citations · 2020