Utilizing Robotics Programming to Enhance Grade 10 Students’ Interest in ICT Education

The integration of robotics programming in ICT education has gained significant attention as a means to enhance student interest in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education through engaging them in robotics activities. This study explores the utilization of robotics programming in increasing the interest levels of Grade 10 students in ICT education at President Quirino National High School. Utilizing a true experimental research design, the study involved two groups: an experimental group that engaged in robotics programming activities and a control group that followed the traditional ICT curriculum. The research aimed to determine: (1) the level of students’ engagement in robotics programming of the experimental group, (2) the level of students’ interest in the ICT subject of the experimental group and controlled group before and after instructions, (3) the significant difference in the level of students’ interest of experimental and controlled in ICT before and after instructions, (4) the significant difference in the interest in ICT education between the students who are engaged and not engaged in robotics programming, and (5) the correlation between the engagement in robotics programming enhance students’ interest in the ICT subject. Data collection was carried out through a researcher-made questionnaire measuring students’ engagement and interest, using a 5-point Likert scale. Statistical analyses, including mean, standard deviation, t-test, and Pearson correlation, were conducted to evaluate the impact of robotics programming on students’ interest in ICT education.