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Siya Kang is a prominent researcher in K-12 STEM education, with a specialized focus on robotics pedagogy and engineering design thinking. Her most cited work, "Investigating the effect of reverse engineering pedagogy in K‐12 robotics education" (2020, 35 citations), represents a landmark contribution to the field. In this two-stage study involving 169 secondary school students, Kang systematically compared reverse engineering pedagogy (REP) with forward project-based pedagogy (FPP), providing empirical evidence that REP can significantly enhance students' learning outcomes and problem-solving skills in robotics contexts. This research has been instrumental in reshaping how educators approach robotics instruction, moving beyond simple building tasks to deeper analytical and deconstructive learning processes. Kang's work bridges the gap between engineering education theory and classroom practice, offering practical frameworks for teachers implementing robotics curricula. Her findings have been widely cited by researchers examining constructivist approaches to technology education, and her methodology has become a model for comparative studies in engineering pedagogy. Through her rigorous empirical research, Kang continues to influence how K-12 educators integrate reverse engineering principles to foster critical thinking and innovation in young learners.
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