Renato Gonzalez-Tapia

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Renato Gonzalez-Tapia is a leading voice at the intersection of educational technology and early childhood development. His primary research areas include computational thinking (CT) integration, robotics in STEM education, and preservice teacher training. His most influential work, "Robotics in early childhood STEM education (REC-STEMEd): The impact on preservice teachers’ attitudes and intentions toward computational thinking" (2025), has already garnered 9 citations, underscoring its timely relevance. In this study, Gonzalez-Tapia addresses a critical gap: the disconnect between the growing demand for K-12 computer science education and the inadequate preparation of preservice teachers. By demonstrating how hands-on robotics can shift future educators’ attitudes and intentions toward teaching CT, he provides a practical, scalable framework for curriculum reform. His contributions are notable for bridging theory and classroom practice, offering concrete strategies to equip teachers who often feel unprepared to infuse CT into early learning. Gonzalez-Tapia’s work is essential reading for educators, policymakers, and researchers committed to building a computationally literate generation from the ground up.

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   Robotics in early childhood STEM education (REC-STEMEd): The impact on preservice teachers’ attitudes and intentions toward computational thinking

   9 citations · 2025

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