| Autor: |
Halim, Lilia, Rahman, NorsharianiAbd, Ramli, Nor AidillinaMohd, Mohtar, Lilia Ellany |
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AIP Conference Proceedings; 2017, p1-10, 10p, 3 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
Interest towards STEM and STEM careers is declining worldwide. Among the STEM related careers, the physics discipline has been the most affected in terms of numbers and imbalance of gender. This study investigates the role of self-efficacy in STEM towards STEM careers and Physics career based on gender and types of school. Findings showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between students' STEM self-efficacy and interest towards all disciplines in STEM and Physics career. Boys showed high level of self-efficacy in engineering discipline while the girls' associate more with science. Students from boarding schools showed higher self-efficacy and interest towards STEM careers compared to students from public schools. An implication of the study is that self-efficacy and interest in STEM careers are enhanced through engagement with STEM activities in and outside of school. Emphasis should be given to the role of counselors in making STEM careers relevant to students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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