Changemakers: Influences on Engagement in STEM Curricula among Underrepresented Youth

Autor/inn/en	Konowitz, Lily; Lund, Terese; Lincoln, Brenna; Reed, Madeline; Liang, Belle; Barnett, Mike; Blustein, David
Titel	Changemakers: Influences on Engagement in STEM Curricula among Underrepresented Youth
Quelle	In: European Journal of Psychology and Educational Research, 5 (2022) 2, S.103-113 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Konowitz, Lily) ORCID (Lund, Terese) ORCID (Lincoln, Brenna) ORCID (Reed, Madeline) ORCID (Liang, Belle) ORCID (Barnett, Mike) ORCID (Blustein, David)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Disproportionate Representation; High School Students; Public Schools; STEM Education; Learner Engagement; Influences; After School Education; Student Attitudes; Difficulty Level; Novelty (Stimulus Dimension); Experiential Learning; Social Support Groups; Low Income Groups; Urban Youth; Mentors; Peer Relationship + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Public school; Öffentliche Schule; STEM; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; After-school programs; After school programs; Out of school education; Out-of-school education; Außerschulische Jugendbildung; Schülerverhalten; Schwierigkeitsgrad; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Urban area; Urban areas; Youth; Stadtregion; Stadt; Jugend; Peer-Beziehungen
Abstract	Despite the desirability of working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Black and Latinx people are underrepresented in these fields. Sustaining engagement in STEM is central to addressing the representation gap. This qualitative study examined whether and how a STEM-based after-school program (Changemakers) impacted students' sense of engagement in STEM. Changemakers incorporates the basic tenets of STEM engagement and a purpose curriculum to increase students' sense of engagement. Purpose is an aspiration towards future-oriented goals, active engagement with one's goals, and intention to contribute to the world. The sample was composed of students, ages 15-17 years old (N=10, 5=M; 5=F), from a public, low-income high school. Findings suggested that three elements helped engage participants with STEM material: challenging and novel curriculum, experiential learning, and supportive relationships. These findings underscore additional STEM programs can enhance their student's learning and connection to the field by ensuring that their program encapsulates these identified components. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01