Development and Validation of an Arduino-Based Robotics Workbook

The study focused on developing an Arduino-based Robotics workbook for Grade 12 STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, and Medicine) students at the University of Baguio, Philippines, to bridge the skills gap in robotics education. With an emphasis on aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 the workbook aimed to foster innovation, economic growth, and technical expertise. The research employed a descriptive developmental approach, assessing students’ proficiency in the Department of Education (DePEd) Grade 10 Electronics and Robotics curriculum, covering basics in electronics, digital circuits, and robotics. Findings revealed significant gaps, with students primarily at the Beginning level across all areas. The scarcity of existing instructional materials highlighted the need for this resource. The workbook, guided by the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model, was validated through expert review and readability indices. It can be read by high-school students, but technical topics can be read by tertiary college students. The workbook is compliant with institutional standards, ethical guidelines, and language accuracy. Data from 150 students, faculty, and expert validators ensured reliability and effectiveness.