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Project

Robots and Social-Emotional Learning Research Project

Center:

RI-The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Paul LaCava
[email protected]
401-456-9703

Project Description:

The purpose of this project is to implement and measure the effectiveness of the ROBOKIND curriculum and technology in three Rhode Island schools with the target population. The result of the project will be measurable evidence of the ROBOKIND curriculum effectiveness in developing improved social pragmatic skills with students in the target population. The research team of college faculty, along with teachers and staff from the implementation classrooms and research assistants will participate in the training necessary to implement the curriculum, implement the curriculum with students, collect and analyze result data and participate in a network of participants involved with the demonstration of the ROBOKIND curriculum. Further, participants will develop necessary reports on the project and participate in dissemination activities

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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