Guat Poh Aw

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Guat Poh Aw is a researcher at the forefront of integrating computational thinking (CT) with language acquisition and gender-inclusive education. Her work uniquely bridges technology and pedagogy, focusing on how CT can enhance learning outcomes in non-STEM fields. In her most-cited study (2022, 13 citations), she investigates the learning performance of different genders in CT, advocating for interdisciplinary activities that empower girls without overemphasizing technical problem-solving. This contribution is pivotal for designing equitable educational frameworks. Her 2020 study (4 citations) further demonstrates her innovative approach by using educational robots to teach Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) to 5th-grade students in Singapore, integrating conditional logic from CT with causal sentence structures. This work highlights her ability to merge computational concepts with linguistic development, offering a novel pathway for language learning. Aw’s research, though emerging, is notable for its practical applications in diverse classrooms, addressing both cognitive skill-building and cultural inclusivity. Her findings provide valuable insights for educators seeking to modernize curricula through interdisciplinary, technology-enhanced methods.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Learning Performance of Different Genders’ Computational Thinking

   13 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Learning Chinese as a Second Language by Educational Robots Integrating the Operation of Conditional Logic in Computational Thinking and the Usage of the Causal Sentences

   4 citations · 2020

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