Evi Makri‐Botsari
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Evi Makri-Botsari is a distinguished researcher in educational psychology and STEM pedagogy, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology-enhanced learning and student self-perception. Her most-cited work, "The use of Educational Robotics for the teaching of Physics and its relation to self-esteem" (2008), exemplifies her pioneering contributions to integrating Educational Robotics (ER) into secondary school Physics curricula. In this study, she investigated how computational experiments and hands-on robotics activities influence Grade 10 students’ attitudes toward Physics, their cognitive structures, and learning performance—while critically examining the role of self-esteem in this dynamic. By demonstrating that ER can simultaneously boost academic engagement and self-concept, Makri-Botsari provided early evidence for robotics as a transformative tool in science education. Her work has garnered over 5 citations, laying groundwork for subsequent research on constructivist learning environments and affective factors in STEM. Beyond this flagship paper, her broader research explores how cognitive and motivational variables interact with innovative teaching methods, making her a key voice in educational technology and student development. Her findings continue to inform educators and curriculum designers seeking to foster both competence and confidence in young learners.
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