UNPLUGGED ROBOTICS AS AN ENRICHMENT TOOL FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55028/gepfip.v2i18.23467

Abstract

This article discusses unplugged robotics as a methodological tool aimed at curriculum enrichment for students with characteristics of Giftedness and High Abilities (GHA). Based on the Three-Ring Conception and Joseph Renzulli’s enrichment models, the activities developed over the course of a semester combined creative, investigative, and playful proposals, involving challenges related to computational thinking, prototype construction, and problem-solving. The activities were planned according to the three types of enrichment (Type I, II, and III), aligned with the BNCC guidelines, and aimed at developing skills such as communication, logical reasoning, creativity, leadership, and student agency. The objective of the study is to describe and analyze unplugged robotics activities already applied in the context of students with GHA, highlighting how this approach fosters the development of advanced cognitive skills—such as critical thinking, logical reasoning, and creativity—through mediated learning, based on the historical-cultural theory. The activities were implemented with ten public school students from the final years of elementary education in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The results pointed to the effectiveness of unplugged robotics as a pedagogical resource to stimulate students’ potential, while also promoting socio-emotional development and meaningful learning. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the adaptability of the activities to Science education, showcasing the versatility of this approach for different knowledge areas and educational contexts. The study reinforces the importance of Specialized Educational Support (AEE) as a space for valuing talents and fostering inclusive and innovative practices.

Author Biographies

  • Gracy Kelly Da Costa Oliveira, UFMS
    Mestranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (PPGECI/UFMS). Graduação em Química (2018) e Pedagogia (2020).Especializações: Educação Inclusiva e Especial, Metodologia no ensino de Química e em Gestão Escolar e Coordenação Pedagógica. Atualmente professora de Robótica no Centro Estadual de Atendimento Multidisciplinar para Altas Habilidades/Superdotação - CEAM/AHS.
  • Nelson Dias, UFMS
    Doutor em ensino de Ciências pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (2021), possui Mestrado em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (2017), especialização em LIBRAS pela Faculdade Educacional da Lapa (2013) e graduação em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (2007). Atualmente é Professor de LIBRAS pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campus de Ponta Porã.

Published

2025-08-21