Luciane Terra dos Santos Garcia
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About
Dr. Luciane Terra dos Santos Garcia is a leading voice in Educational Robotics, dedicated to bridging the critical gap between technology and pedagogy. Her research centers on the systematic design and implementation of continuing education programs for K-12 teachers, ensuring they are equipped to integrate robotics into their classrooms effectively. Dr. Garcia’s major contributions include the development of the EduRoSC-Prof method, a structured curriculum and course approach for teacher formation that has garnered over 12 citations. She also spearheaded the FOCORE initiative, a pioneering Latin American research network that unites universities and institutes to create low-cost hardware and software solutions for robotics education. Her work has accumulated over 40 citations, with her 2023 systematic review on teacher continuing education being her most cited paper (15 citations). Notably, Dr. Garcia extends the impact of robotics to inclusive education, exploring its use as a pedagogical resource for students with learning difficulties. Through her methodical approach to teacher training and her commitment to accessible technology, Dr. Garcia is shaping the future of STEM education from the ground up.
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- 4A Survey on Continuing Education of Teachers in Educational Robotics3 citations · 2021
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