The Impact Of High School Science Coursework On Postsecondary Stem Outcomes
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The Impact Of High School Science Coursework On Postsecondary Stem Outcomes
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Author : Christopher Klager
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Impact Of High School Science Coursework On Postsecondary Stem Outcomes written by Christopher Klager and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Electronic dissertations categories.
Policymakers have attempted to increase academic preparation and equitable opportunities to learn science by increasing science course graduation requirements in nearly every state. In Michigan, the Michigan Merit Curriculum required the graduating high school class of 2011 to, among other requirements, obtain three science credits including biology and either chemistry or physics. Many studies have shown a relationship between science coursework in high school and postsecondary STEM outcomes like choosing a STEM major or graduating with a STEM degree. However, these studies suffer from self-selection issues meaning that we cannot interpret the estimates as causal. Meanwhile, quasi-experimental studies of course requirement policies have found disappointing effects of science coursework requirements on achievement and graduation outcomes. Using detailed high school transcript data from the years before and after the implementation of the Michigan Merit Curriculum, I estimate the effect of the Michigan Merit Curriculum on science course-taking and characterize the changes in science course pathways. I also investigate how the policy differentially affected schools based on a variety of school characteristics. My second aim is to provide evidence about the effect of taking science coursework on postsecondary STEM outcomes related to field of study and college course-taking. I find that before the Michigan Merit Curriculum was implemented, a relatively small proportion of students, less than 30% of students met all of the science course requirements that the Michigan Merit Curriculum called for. After the policy was put in place, there was no change in the number of total science credits students took, but students took about .08 fewer biology credits, .14 more chemistry credits, and .07 more physics credits in high school. The number of students meeting all Michigan Merit Curriculum science requirements increased by 6 percentage points. Difference-in-differences analyses indicate that the policy affected the schools where the fewest students met the Michigan Merit Curriculum science requirements before the policy.I also show that after the Michigan Merit Curriculum students were 1 percentage point more likely to major in STEM, including .5 percentage points more likely to major in biology and .7 percentage points more likely to major in engineering. Students were also slightly more likely to graduate with degrees in the physical sciences. However, these differences in postsecondary outcomes were largely driven by the most advantaged students. In many cases, students who have traditionally been well-served in STEM subjects increased the rate of majoring and graduating with STEM degrees, but for groups that have not-females, racial/ethnic minority students, and students with the lowest achievement-the rates stayed largely the same. Overall, results suggest that although there were changes in course-taking patterns for students that were not meeting the requirements prior to the Michigan Merit Curriculum, the long-term gains were most experienced by students who were already well-served in science.Instrumental variable analyses seeking to understand the causal relationship between chemistry and physics course-taking in high school and postsecondary outcomes showed inconsistent results, although there was evidence that being induced to take chemistry or physics in high school was beneficial for encouraging students to take physical science courses early in college and improved grades in some college STEM disciplines.
The Role Of Interest In Learning And Development
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Author : K. Ann Renninger
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2014-02-04
The Role Of Interest In Learning And Development written by K. Ann Renninger and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with Psychology categories.
Interest is just emerging as a critical bridge between cognitive and affective issues in both learning and development. This developing "interest" in interest appears to be linked to an increasing concern for studying the individual in context, examining affective variables as opposed to purely structural features of text, analyzing the interrelationship of cognitive and social development, understanding practical applications of theories of motivation, and recognizing the importance of developmental psychology for the study of learning. This book addresses both how individual interest and interest inherent in stimuli (books, text, toys, etc.) across subjects affect cognitive performance. While the book's particular emphasis is on theory-driven research, each of the contributing authors offers a unique perspective on understanding interest and its effects on learning and development. As such, each has contributed a chapter in which particular questions in interest research are described and linked to a clearly stated theoretical perspective and recent findings. Relevant material from the broader literatures of psychology and education are analyzed in the context of these discussions. In addition, the introductory and concluding chapters build on the contributions to the volume by providing the basis of a coherent view of interest across genres such as stories and expository text, and domains as varied as play, reading, and mathematics.
Stem Education 2 0
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Author : Alpaslan Sahin
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-08-12
Stem Education 2 0 written by Alpaslan Sahin and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-12 with Education categories.
STEM Education 2.0 discusses the most recent research on important selected K-12 STEM topics by synthesizing previous research and offering new research questions. The contributions range from analysis of key STEM issues that have been studied for more than two decades to topics that have more recently became popular, such as maker space and robotics. In each chapter, nationally and internationally known STEM experts review key literature in the field, share findings of their own research with its implications for K-12 STEM education, and finally offer future research areas and questions in the respected area they have been studying. This volume provides diverse and leading voices in the future of STEM education and STEM education research.
Community Colleges And Stem
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Author : Robert T. Palmer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-07-18
Community Colleges And Stem written by Robert T. Palmer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-18 with Education categories.
As United States policymakers and national leaders are increasing their attention to producing workers skilled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), community colleges are being called on to address persistence of minorities in these disciplines. In this important volume, contributors discuss the role of community colleges in facilitating access and success to racial and ethnic minority students in STEM. Chapters explore how community colleges can and do facilitate the STEM pipeline, as well as the experiences of these students in community college, including how psychological factors, developmental coursework, expertiential learning, and motivation affect student success. Community Colleges and STEM ultimately provides recommendations to help increase retention and persistence. This important book is a crucial resource for higher education institutions and community colleges as they work to advance success among racial and ethnic minorities in STEM education.
Professional And Scientific Societies Impacting Diversity Equity And Inclusion In Stemm
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Author : Veronica A. Segarra
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2023-07-25
Professional And Scientific Societies Impacting Diversity Equity And Inclusion In Stemm written by Veronica A. Segarra and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-25 with Social Science categories.
Stem Integration In K 12 Education
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2014-02-28
Stem Integration In K 12 Education written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-28 with Education categories.
STEM Integration in K-12 Education examines current efforts to connect the STEM disciplines in K-12 education. This report identifies and characterizes existing approaches to integrated STEM education, both in formal and after- and out-of-school settings. The report reviews the evidence for the impact of integrated approaches on various student outcomes, and it proposes a set of priority research questions to advance the understanding of integrated STEM education. STEM Integration in K-12 Education proposes a framework to provide a common perspective and vocabulary for researchers, practitioners, and others to identify, discuss, and investigate specific integrated STEM initiatives within the K-12 education system of the United States. STEM Integration in K-12 Education makes recommendations for designers of integrated STEM experiences, assessment developers, and researchers to design and document effective integrated STEM education. This report will help to further their work and improve the chances that some forms of integrated STEM education will make a positive difference in student learning and interest and other valued outcomes.
Gender And Stem Understanding Segregation In Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics
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Author : Maria Charles
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2018-12-06
Gender And Stem Understanding Segregation In Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics written by Maria Charles and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-06 with Social Science categories.
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Gender and STEM: Understanding Segregation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics" that was published in Social Sciences
Latin Students In Engineering
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Author : Lara Perez-Felkner
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2024-07-12
Latin Students In Engineering written by Lara Perez-Felkner and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-12 with Education categories.
Winner of the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education Edited Volume Book of the Year Award The growing population of engineering students who identify as Latin* are underrepresented in the field of engineering. Latin* refers to an individual of Latin American origin or descent, without restricting to a specific gender. The asterisk (*) includes related identity terms such as Latina/é/o/u/x.There is, however, a rising need to train U.S. students in engineering skills to meet the demands of our increasingly technological workforce. Structurally excluding Latin* students hinders their economic and educational opportunities in engineering. Latin* Students in Engineering examines the state of Latin* engineering education at present as well as considerations for policy and practice regarding engineering education aimed at enhancing opportunity and better serving Latin* students. The essays in this volume first consider, theoretically and empirically, the experiences of Latin* students in engineering education and then expand beyond the student level to focus on institutional and social structures that challenge Latin* students' success and retention. Finally, it illuminates emergent work and considers future research, policy, and practice.
Social Responsibility Technology And Ai
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Author : David Crowther
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2024-11-18
Social Responsibility Technology And Ai written by David Crowther and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-18 with Business & Economics categories.
This edited collection builds on the ethical questions reminiscent of those raised by early fiction writing in relation to robotics, and AI’s position within human endeavour. The chapters recognise the dangers as well as the applications which are appropriate and helpful.
Affect And Mathematics Education
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Author : Markku S. Hannula
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-06-03
Affect And Mathematics Education written by Markku S. Hannula and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-03 with Education categories.
This open access book, inspired by the ICME 13 topic study group “Affect, beliefs and identity in mathematics education”, presents the latest trends in research in the area. Following an introduction and a survey chapter providing a concise overview of the state-of-art in the field of mathematics-related affect, the book is divided into three main sections: motivation and values, engagement, and identity in mathematics education. Each section comprises several independent chapters based on original research, as well as a reflective commentary by an expert in the area. Collectively, the chapters present a rich methodological spectrum, from narrative analysis to structural equation modelling. In the final chapter, the editors look ahead to future directions in the area of mathematics-education-related affect. It is a timely resource for all those interested in the interaction between affect and mathematics education.