scholarly journals Diversity in STEM: A Look at STEM Choices Amongst Black and Latinx High School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Owens ◽  
Natasha Ramsay-Jordan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Recruitment Methods ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teacher Student Relationships ◽  
Teacher Impact ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Diversity In Stem ◽  
Unequal Opportunities

The calls for increased diversity and participation of persons from historically underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have gained increasing prominence within education in recent years, yet Black and Latinx students continue to have unequal opportunities to pursue STEM. This research investigates the disparity of Blacks and Latinx students' participation within high school STEM. Specifically, systemic influences and teacher impact are discussed. The research identifies teacher-student relationships, student recruitment methods, teachers' perceptions about STEM, inadequate preparation of teachers, and lack of resources as stimuli that inhibit student participation within STEM courses and programs. The examination of these stimuli could help school leaders and educators implement appropriate strategies to increase participation rates of Blacks and Latinx in STEM.       

Students' Perceptions of School Climate and Trait Test Anxiety

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 761-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yang Liu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
School Students ◽  
Student Relationships ◽  
Teacher Student Relationships ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Chinese High School Students ◽  
Perceptions Of School

In a sample of 916 Chinese high school students, the relations among the students' perceptions of school climate and their trait test anxiety were examined. The results indicated that students' perceptions of teacher-student relationships and student-student relationships negatively predicted their trait test anxiety. Furthermore, girls had higher scores on trait test anxiety than boys.

Teacher Identification of Behavior Problems among Junior High School Students: A Preliminary Study

1981 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyman W. Boomer ◽  
Tom R. King
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Student Interactions ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Scanning Behavior

Factors associated with teacher identification of behavior problems among junior high school students were investigated. Teacher-student interactions were compared to examine the differences between students identified as emotionally disturbed and non-identified students. Results indicated there were significant differences between interaction profiles. These were in the areas of student attention-to-task and student scanning behavior while the teacher was instructing.

scholarly journals The The perceptions of Senior High School students and teachers about organic chemistry: A Ghanaian perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-342
Author(s):  
Esther Nartey ◽  
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Ruby Hanson ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Chemistry ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Chemical Reactions ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers Perceptions

The purpose of the study was to determine the perceptions that senior high school (SHS) chemistry students and teachers have about organic chemistry as well as to compare organic chemistry topics that are difficult for students and teachers. Simple random sampling (lottery) and purposive sampling methods were used to select a sample of one hundred (100) SHS students who studied elective chemistry and ten (10) chemistry teachers. The research instruments used to collect data for this study were the ‘organic chemistry perceptions questionnaire for students’ (OCPQS) and ‘organic chemistry perceptions questionnaire for teachers’ (OCPQT). Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) were used to analyze the data collected. The findings revealed that these SHS students have a fairly positive perception of organic chemistry while their teachers had a highly positive perception of organic chemistry. Preparation and chemical reactions of alkenes, preparation and chemical reactions of alkynes, structure and stability of benzene, reactions of benzene, comparison of reactions of benzene and alkenes, petroleum, polymers and naming of alkanes and structural isomerism were perceived by students as difficult to understand. The rest of the Ghanaian SHS organic chemistry topics (26 out of 34 topics) were perceived as easy to understand by students. Also, the teachers perceived all the SHS organic chemistry topics as easy to teach with the exception of reactions of benzene. The insights gained about teachers’ and students’ perceived difficult organic chemistry topics in this study imply that teachers’ perceptions and how these are communicated to students can have significant effects on learning. The authors believe that both teachers and learners could benefit from this increased awareness of perceptions about difficulties in teaching and learning organic chemistry. They therefore suggest that further studies into how teachers’ perceptions influence their teaching and consequently their students’ experiences be carried out. In addition, in future research, a diagnostic test based on the topics in the SHS organic chemistry syllabus could be added to ascertain whether the perceived difficult topics are actually difficult for students to answer questions on. This would help teachers to separate perceived difficulties from the actual difficulties (realities) and be able to address them in their lessons.

scholarly journals “It’s Never Too Late”: High School Counselors’ Support of Underrepresented Students’ Interest in STEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-160
Author(s):  
Autumn L. Cabell ◽  
Dana Brookover ◽  
Amber Livingston ◽  
Ila Cartwright
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
High School Counselors ◽  
Career Interests ◽  
School Students ◽  
Diversity In Stem

The purpose of this study was to contribute to the literature surrounding school counselors and their support of underrepresented high school students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The influence of context on school counseling was also explored, in particular practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this phenomenological study, nine high school counselors were individually interviewed, and four themes emerged. These themes were: (a) professional knowledge surrounding issues of diversity in STEM, (b) training related to the needs of underrepresented students in STEM, (c) active engagement in supporting underrepresented students’ STEM career interests, and (d) barriers related to supporting underrepresented students’ STEM interests. This article includes implications for (a) how school counselors can support underrepresented students’ STEM interests, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; (b) how counselor educators can contribute to STEM-related research and training; and (c) how school administrators can support school counselors’ STEM initiatives.

scholarly journals Elimination of Negative Character Features as an Element of Building a Positive Image of Physical Education Teacher

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirosław Zalech
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
School Students ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Teacher Student Relationships ◽  
Positive Image ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Log Linear ◽  
Selection Of

Elimination of Negative Character Features as an Element of Building a Positive Image of Physical Education TeacherIntroduction. In the era of the development of a number of ways and forms of communication, positive image has become an important medium of information, including teacher-student relationships. One can now recognize it as one of the elements of effective implementation of the mandates of teaching and upbringing. The aim of this study was to determine what physical education teacher's features are most undesirable for senior high school students, and thus negatively affect his image. Material and methods. The study used the method of diagnostic survey, in which the questionnaire technique was used. The data obtained from 763 students of two senior high schools (484 females and 279 males) was analyzed. For statistical evaluation of the data the log-linear analysis method was used. Results.Quick temper and severity were found to be the features that the students found to be most undesirable in the physical education teacher. The choice of such features as: compliant, indulgent, moody and quick tempered was significantly dependent on gender (p<0.05), and such as strict, hesitant and distracted, significantly depended on both gender and grade (p<0.05). The school turned out to be a variable that did not differentiate significantly choices made by students. None of the independent variables conditioned the selection of such features as passive and unreliable. Conclusions. Knowing what features should not characterize a physical education teacher is one of the important elements that should be taken into account in the process of building a positive image of teachers. It can be assumed that the elimination or restriction of the expression of these features contributes significantly to the positive perception of teachers, and it is followed by improved relations with students and increased effectiveness of teaching and educational interactions.

Social-Emotional Learning for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: High School Teachers’ Perspectives

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Anita Gardner ◽  
Michelle Wong ◽  
Belinda Ratcliffe
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Emotional Learning ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Core Characteristics

Abstract Social-emotional learning (SEL) is key to student success. Teachers can effectively implement SEL programs to a variety of school populations, with demonstrated improvements in emotional, social, and academic outcomes. Research also suggests that SEL for students on the autism spectrum can result in improved outcomes. Although social-emotional difficulties are core characteristics of autism, there is a dearth of research identifying the SEL needs for high school students on the autism spectrum and how to meet these needs. The aim of this preliminary qualitative study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of SEL needs in a high school setting with adolescents on the autism spectrum. A focus group was conducted with 8 experienced teachers from mainstream and special needs settings. The thematic analysis identified 3 themes: (a) SEL needs of students on the autism spectrum, (b) teaching SEL in high school settings, and (c) gaps in SEL. The study also revealed suggestions for how a SEL program could be developed so that it best meets the needs of the teachers who would be implementing it. Outcomes from this study provide important insights into SEL in adolescents on the autism spectrum in special education and have practical implications for intervention models.

Teacher-Student Correlates of Goal Expectations

1972 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carroll A. Londoner
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teaching Time

The rank-order of importance of a set of educational goals to a sample of 134 adult high school students, composed of com pleters and dropouts, was assessed by 22 teachers of adults to determine how perceptive they were of the differences that exist between completer's and dropout's reasons for enrolling in adult education. Significantly strong associations were observed in the ways teachers and completers assessed the importance of the goals (rho=.78, df=9, p<.01) and the ways teachers and dropouts assessed the importance of the goals (rho=.65, df=9, p<.05). However, marked differences were observed within sets of ranks indicating that teachers and students had significantly different view-points concerning the importance of some of the goals to completers and dropouts. When length of teaching time was con trolled, experienced teachers were found more likely to misjudge the importance of the overall set of goals to the dropouts (rho=.57, NS).

scholarly journals Persepsi Siswa dan Guru terhadap Pengembangan Multimedia Berbasis Aplikasi Android

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 170-178
Author(s):  
Abdul Haris Faisal ◽  
Zuriyati Zuriyati ◽  
Eva Leiliyanti
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Multimedia Applications ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Average Score ◽  
School Students ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This study aims to determine students 'and teachers' perceptions of the results of developing android-based multimedia applications on poetry material for high school students in class X. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods. The results of this study indicate that students' perceptions of the development of application-based learning multimedia on poetry material obtained an average score of 3.82 with a decent category. The results of the assessment of Indonesian language teacher scores 4.23 in the very feasible category. Conclusion, the use of andriod-based multimedia applications is appropriate for use in poetry learning activities in high school. Keywords: Perception, Multimedia, Android-based

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