scholarly journals Modelling Teachers’ Perceptions Towards Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) among Secondary School in Kota Bharu

2021 ◽  
Vol 2084 (1) ◽  
pp. 012001
Author(s):  
Norafefah Mohamad Sobri ◽  
Wan Khairiyah Hulaina Wan Ramli ◽  
Nor Fatihah Abd Razak ◽  
Idari Ismail ◽  
Mohamad Hafiz Asyraf Mohammad Rosdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

Abstract In an era of Education 5.0 where technology is advancing, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics education (STEM) is one of the important aspects. Teachers play an important role to support students in developing better awareness towards the importance of STEM education. Unfortunately, recent statistics show that there is a lack of students’ participation in choosing STEM education. Therefore, the aim of the study is to determine the teacher’s perception on factors which might influence students’ lack of interest towards Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) in secondary schools located in Kota Bharu. There are several factors that affect students’ interest in STEM education which are attitude, management policy, learning method and gender of students. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 290 secondary school teachers in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. A combination of stratified sampling and cluster sampling technique was applied to collect data. Pearson Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression revealed that management policy and learning methods were significantly associated with teachers’ perception. Findings from this study indicated that it may be effective to increase the students’ interest towards STEM education by improving the management policies and learning method.

Investigation of secondary school students' attitude towards technology and their STEM perceptions: Turkey sample

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 739-752
Author(s):  
Hanife Gamze Hastürk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Attitudes Towards Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Relationship

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is an approach that develops 21st century skills such as career choice in science and engineering, entrepreneurship, innovation, creative and critical thinking. The acronym STEM stands for the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. When looking from the past to the present, it has been observed that there has been an increase in STEM studies. However, there was no study which was conducted on STEM education in Turkey mostly consisted of studies which aimed at determining the interests, attitudes and achievements of students and prospective teachers, and there was no study on the relationship between students' tendencies to technology in STEM education and their STEM perceptions. It is necessary for societies that can rapidly keep up with developing technology and innovations Therefore, in this study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between the perceptions of secondary school students towards STEM fields, determining their attitudes towards technology, students' attitudes towards technology and its use in lessons, and the total perception levels of STEM fields and sub-dimensions. The study was completed in the fall semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. The data of the study were analyzed by quantitative survey model. In the study, ‘Attitude towards Technology Scale’ and ‘STEM Perception Scale’ were used as data collection tools. In the tests applied, the data were analyzed using the Independent Sample t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Analysis and Regression Analysis. According to data analysis and findings, it was determined that there was a moderately significant negative relationship between the students' attitude level towards technology, and the STEM perception level. In the light of the findings, the importance of STEM education was emphasized and recommendations were made to program designers, researchers and practitioners on this subject.

scholarly journals Challenges and issues of STEM education

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-161
Author(s):  
Anjum Qureshi ◽  
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Nazir Qureshi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Early School ◽  
The World ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, abbreviated as STEM, is a promising field with increasing popularity due to its benefits in the modern world of globalization and modernization. Science and mathematics are the basics of the technological developments going on in the world. Thus, the children should be motivated to learn STEM from early school days. The minds of small kids are like a sponge, and they can grasp everything quickly. STEM education should be encouraged from childhood so that children like it and continue with it for higher education. This chapter discusses some of the challenges observed while encouraging children to learn STEM early and lists solutions.

scholarly journals Return to Learn After Sport-Related Concussion: A Survey of Secondary School and Collegiate Athletic Trainers

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (10) ◽  
pp. 990-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea L. Williamson ◽  
Grant E. Norte ◽  
Donna K. Broshek ◽  
Joseph M. Hart ◽  
Jacob E. Resch
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Annual Number ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Return To Learn ◽  
National Athletic Trainers Association

Context Recent recommendations have emphasized return-to-learn (RTL) protocols to aid athletes in recovery from sport-related concussion (SRC) but have been based primarily on anecdotal evidence. Objective To investigate the RTL practices of certified athletic trainers (ATs) after an SRC. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Online survey. Patients or Other Participants A total of 1083 individuals (27%) from a random sample of 4000 ATs in the National Athletic Trainers' Association membership database completed an electronic survey. Participants consisted of 729 self-identified secondary school ATs (SSATs; 67.3%; experience = 14.0 ± 9.7 years) and 354 self-identified collegiate ATs (CATs; 32.7%; experience = 13.4 ± 9.7 years). Main Outcome Measure(s) We used χ2 analyses to assess respondent differences related to current knowledge, current practices, and available resources. Independent t tests were used to compare SSATs and CATs on years of certification and annual number of SRCs evaluated. Results Of our total respondents, 41.2% (n = 446) correctly indicated the absence of evidence-based RTL guidelines. Whereas most (73.9%, n = 800) respondents had an established RTL policy, only 38.1% (n = 413) used such guidelines in their clinical practice. Most (97.1%, n = 708) SSATs and 82.2% (n = 291) of CATs had access to (a) mental health professional(s); however, minorities of SSATs (21.4%, n = 156) and CATs (37.0%, n = 131) never accessed these resources to care for concussed student-athletes. Conclusions Our results suggested that, despite the absence of empirical evidence, most surveyed ATs incorporated some form of RTL protocol in their SRC management policy. The varying AT knowledge, clinical practices, and resources highlighted by our results should be considered when creating or refining an RTL protocol.

scholarly journals STEM-aspiraties en studiekeuze in het secundair onderwijs in Vlaanderen: de intersectie van gender en etniciteit

2021 ◽  
pp. 117-140
Author(s):  
Lore Van Praag ◽  
Roslyn Arlin Mickelson ◽  
Peter A.J. Stevens ◽  
Mieke Van Houtte
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Stem Careers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Lower Status ◽  
Stem Career

This article explores why some Flemish secondary school students’ study choices are content-wise not in line with their career aspirations and, to some extent, follow gender and ethnic patterns. We use 83 semi-structured interviews, conducted with students in academic and technical tracks in three Flemish secondary schools. Compared to female pupils, male pupils are more likely to enrol in lower status tracks whose curricular substance prepares them for a STEM career (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Ethnic majority female pupils seem to adjust their study choices better to their aspirations, or the other way round. However, especially when changing track or field of study, ethnic majority female pupils are more likely to adapt their aspirations consistent with gender norms. While ethnic minority female pupils are more likely than ethnic majority female pupils to have STEM aspirations, their goals do not always seem to correspond with the study choices they have made. Additionally, perceived discrimination and family aspirations further impact both study choices and aspirations of ethnic minority pupils. Gendered study recommendations and choices, favouring male pupils in STEM careers, especially make that female pupils make study choices that are in terms of curriculum not always in line with their aspirations.

scholarly journals The Effect of Augmented Reality on Students’ Learning Performance in Stem Education

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Plamen D. Petrov ◽  
Tatiana V. Atanasova
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
School Year ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Enrichment Program ◽  
And Mathematics

The effect of one of the most popular 3D visualization and modelling technologies with haptic and touch feedback possibilities—augmented reality (AR)—is analysed herein. That includes a specific solution, incorporating augmented reality. A case study for delivering STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) content using this tool at one secondary school in Sofia is presented. The experience gained in one school year of using facilities for a STEM enrichment program has been examined.

scholarly journals Association between Self-esteem and Smoking among Religious Schools Students in Petaling District, Selangor

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinadu LO ◽  
Salmiah MS ◽  
Azuhairi AA
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Smoking Initiation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Smoking Prevention ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction : According to the Youth Behaviour Risk Factor Surveillance (YBRFSS, 2011) in Malaysia, the prevalence of smokers nationally among Form 1, 2 and 4 students government secondary school students was 9.1% (ever smokers) and 8.7% (current smokers). However, there is limited information on the prevalence of smoking among religious secondary school students and self-esteem as risk factor. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and factors associated with smoking among the religious secondary school students in Petaling district, Selangor. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 899 students. The schools were selected using cluster sampling and self-administered questionnaire was used. Data was analyzed using chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression to identify the independent factors for smoking. Results: The response rate was 94%. The prevalence of ever smoking was 10.1%; 3.9% among female and 18.6% among male. The median age (interquartile range) of smoking initiation was 12.00 (4.01) years. The results showed that independent factors for smoking were: males (OR= 5.47); age group 14-15years (OR=2.82) and 16-17 years (OR=3.63) and having low self -esteem (OR=6.24). Conclusion: prevalence of ever smokers is higher when compared to YBRFSS, (2011) and it was revealed that most of the smokers started smoking even before secondary school. The results also revealed the importance of promoting self-esteem. Efforts in smoking prevention should therefore be focused on curbing the initiation of the acts and improving students’ self-worth.

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