A Model of Factors Contributing to STEM Learning and Career Orientation

Autor:	Chaorong Wu, Carl A. Nelson, Bradley Barker, Gwen Nugent, Neal Grandgenett, Greg W. Welch
Rok vydání:	2015
Předmět:	Self-efficacy Social cognition Mathematics education Informal education Informal learning Psychology Social psychology Social cognitive theory Structural equation modeling Education Test (assessment) Social theory
Zdroj:	International Journal of Science Education. 37:1067-1088
ISSN:	1464-5289 0950-0693
DOI:	10.1080/09500693.2015.1017863
Popis:	The purpose of this research was to develop and test a model of factors contributing to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning and career orientation, examining the complex paths and relationships among social, motivational, and instructional factors underlying these outcomes for middle school youth. Social cognitive career theory provided the foundation for the research because of its emphasis on explaining mechanisms which influence both career orientations and academic performance. Key constructs investigated were youth STEM interest, self-efficacy, and career outcome expectancy (consequences of particular actions). The study also investigated the effects of prior knowledge, use of problem-solving learning strategies, and the support and influence of informal educators, family members, and peers. A structural equation model was developed, and structural equation modeling procedures were used to test proposed relationships between these constructs. Results showed that educator...
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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