Implementation of Coding and Robotics in South African Public Schools, Fostering Teachers’ Self-Directed Learning: A Scoping Review

Abstract

This study utilizes a scoping review of literature to explore the implementation of coding and robotics and its potential to foster and enhance teachers' self- directed learning skills through the implementation of coding and robotics within the South African educational context. This chapter presents a comprehensive synthesis of scholarly articles, reports, and studies published from 2013 to 2023. The study further aims to provide an extensive examination of the current status quo of coding and robotics implementation, as well as the possibilities that arise for professional development as well as the development of self-directed learning skills, also identifying gaps that will guide further studies in this field and later produce a systematic literature review. This scoping review utilizes a methodical and rigorous methodology to identify the current body of literature, discern significant themes, and provide a concise summary of the results.