Answered by: Mr. Melvin R. Matulac “When children play (especially when with others), the whole child develops” “When children can make real what they can imagine, we nurture the inventor in them” – Melvin Matulac “Play is the highest form of research” – Albert Einstein “We learn more about children when they are at play. Play is the occupation of…
FAQ #3: When do they do research?
Answered by: Mr. Melvin R. Matulac This question is related to FAQ# 2. Formally, there may be a subject called research. Officially, a research paper might be the target outcome. But in reality, if learners will do research only at the time of the subject, expect a 99% failure rate. Research is an attitude where we formalize it with a…
FAQ #2: But how do you teach these foundational skills (curriculum concern)?
Answered by: Mr. Melvin R. Matulac This question is related to FAQ# 1. I have to say that these foundational skills are universal. Robotics is merely one context for its use. Thus, Grade 7 and 8, in the K12 curriculum can learn (b) Programming, (c) wiring and (d) drafting within the context of gradual problem solving during TLE Exploratory subject…
FAQ #1: What are the fundamental skills in robotics?
Answered by: Mr. Melvin R. Matulac Robotics and AI requires the development of many foundational skills that needs time. Among them are the following: (a) Problem solving (b) computer programming (c) electrical, electronics and wiring (d) diagram and drafting (e) communication (verbal and written) (f) design of testing and analysis of results (reasoning) (g) reading and summarizing Since we, as…