Pursuant to its desire to enhance the innovation skills of its learners, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School embarked on integrating Robotics into its Science curriculum starting last academic year. At present, the Grades 4 and 5 students are into learning more about robotics.
As Oxford defines it, Robotics is the branch of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.
To ensure the success of this enhanced academic program, DLSZ sent the Grade School Science coordinator, Ms. Genevieve A. Pillar, and three teachers, Ms. Winona Y. Diola, Ms. Candida A. Oliveros, and Ms. Joyce R. Calica, to benchmark and undergo extensive Robotics training in South Korea from April 17 to April 30, 2015.
The group experienced hands-on training in Science Box Programming, NeoBot Programming, Humanoid, and Aviation Robot Operation given by the experts from Seoul Robotics High School, Seoul Technical High School, Chungbuk National University, Human Tech Company, and Goyoung Robotics.
By developing the competencies of the faculty in Robotics, DLSZ will be able to produce globally competitive graduates who are creative, reflective, critical thinkers and real-world problem solvers.
