Melquiades Fidelis Pereira da Silva

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

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Melquiades Fidelis Pereira da Silva is a dedicated researcher in educational technology, with a primary focus on teacher training and the integration of Educational Robotics into public school curricula. His most influential work, "Analysis of Teacher Training in Educational Robotics with URA Workshops" (2020), has garnered 8 citations, establishing a foundational model for preparing educators in Brazil to effectively use robotics as a transformative classroom tool. This contribution addresses a critical gap: while robotics is increasingly common in schools worldwide, many teachers lack the structured training to implement it meaningfully. Pereira da Silva’s research emphasizes hands-on, workshop-based approaches that empower teachers to foster student creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy. His work is particularly notable for its practical impact on under-resourced public education systems, offering scalable solutions that bridge theory and classroom practice. By centering the teacher as a key agent of change, he has advanced the conversation around technology-enhanced learning in developing contexts. For students and researchers exploring the intersection of pedagogy and emerging technologies, Pereira da Silva’s insights provide a compelling roadmap for democratizing access to innovative STEM education.