scholarly journals Novel Statistical Analysis in the Context of a Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Secondary STEM Recruitment

Computation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Norou Diawara ◽  
Sarah Ferguson ◽  
Melva Grant ◽  
Kumer Das
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
Perceived Usability ◽  
And Mathematics

There is a myriad of career opportunities stemming from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In addition to careers in corporate settings, teaching is a viable career option for individuals pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines. With national shortages of secondary STEM teachers, efforts to recruit, train, and retain quality STEM teachers is greatly important. Prior to exploring ways to attract potential STEM teacher candidates to pursue teacher training programs, it is important to understand the perceived value that potential recruits place on STEM careers, disciplines, and the teaching profession. The purpose of this study was to explore students’ perceptions of the usefulness of STEM disciplines and their value in supporting students’ careers. A novel statistical method was utilized, combining exploratory-factor analysis, the analysis of variance, generalized estimating equation evaluations under the framework of a generalized linear model, and quantile regression. Using the outputs from each statistical measure, students’ valuation of each STEM discipline and their interest in pursuing teaching as a career option were assessed. Our results indicate a high correlation of liking and perceived usability of the STE disciplines relative to careers. Conversely, our results also display a low correlation of the liking and perceived usability of mathematics relative to future careers. The significance of these diametrically related results suggests the need for promotion of the interrelatedness of mathematics and STE.

Expertise in STEM Disciplines

2019 ◽  
pp. 528-550
Author(s):  
David F. Feldon ◽  
Soojeong Jeong ◽  
Joana Franco
Keyword(s):  
Modern Society ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Expert Performance ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
New Directions ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

Enhancing expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is vital to promoting both the intellectual and economic development of a modern society. This chapter synthesizes relevant studies on the acquisition and development of STEM expertise from different areas of research, including cognitive psychology, the psychology of science, sociology and anthropology, and educational research. Specifically, first, the structure of relevant STEM disciplines in conceptualizing the domain of expertise are discussed. Then the fundamental mechanisms of thinking and problem-solving practices in science and engineering that underlie expert performance within these disciplines are presented. Issues pertaining to assessment and recognition of expertise in STEM fields are also examined. Lastly, evidence pertaining to the impact of training and education on the development of STEM expertise is reviewed. The chapter closes with a critical analysis of STEM expertise research to date and identifies unanswered critical questions and new directions for future research.

scholarly journals Teacher candidates attitudes towards the stem and sub-dimensions of stem

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-344
Author(s):  
Ezgi Pelin Yıldız ◽  
Ayşe Alkan ◽  
Metin Cengel
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
One Way Anova

The developments in science and technology have led to changes in the expectations of countries from the future and the individuals. In the 21st century, focusing on innovative approaches in the education system has become compulsory to raise individuals who question, find rapid and effective solutions to problems and who could think scientifically. One of these approaches is Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) training. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between STEM and STEM sub-dimensions. The study group consists of 204 teacher candidates from different departments of the Faculty of Education of Sakarya University during the academic year 2018/2019. To collect data, the attitude scale for STEM and the sub-dimensions of STEM were used in the study. One-way ANOVA was used in this correlation for parametric tests. According to the results of the study, there is a positive and significant relationship between STEM and all STEM sub-dimensions based on the data collected from teacher candidates. Keywords: STEM, sub-dimensions, teacher candidates.  

Partnerships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Career Prosperity

2019 ◽  
pp. 337-349
Author(s):  
Chih-Che Tai ◽  
Ryan Andrew Nivens ◽  
Karin J. Keith
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Local School ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this chapter is to report on partnerships between local school agents, business partners, institutes of higher education, and nonprofit organizations that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities that enhance career opportunities for students. The authors share the importance of these partnerships as well as the benefits that result for all members. In addition to describing the benefits of the partnerships, the authors lay out techniques used to manage and develop partnerships. Most importantly, the authors share the outcomes of these partnerships, including professional development projects rooted in the work between the member partners. The chapter provides data about the impact of these partnerships on students' academic achievement and concludes with recommendations and suggestions to develop and sustain partnerships.

Innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Feldon ◽  
Melissa D. Hurst ◽  
Christopher A. Rates ◽  
Jennifer Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
And Mathematics

News&Views: National Lab Day promotes STEM

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-205
Author(s):  
Andrea Christie
Keyword(s):  
President Obama ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Stem Teaching

A year ago this month, President Obama announced the “Educate to Innovate” program to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and education. National Lab Day is part of the president's program. Although May 12, 2010, marked the first National Lab “Day,” it is not actually a one-day event, but a yearlong initiative aimed at improving inquiry-based experiences for students in STEM disciplines.

scholarly journals Optimism, Innovativeness, and Competitiveness: The Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientations and the Development of Science Identity in Scientists

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-172
Author(s):  
Richard N. Pitt ◽  
Lacee A. Satcher ◽  
Amber Musette Drew
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Science Identity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Academic Scientists ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Identity Centrality ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Relationship

We contend that the work scientists do is entrepreneurial because they are in the business of discovering, evaluating, and exploiting opportunities to create new knowledge. In this article, we examine the relationship between Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scholars’ holdings of traits associated with entrepreneurial activity and the degree to which these scientists consider being a scientist important to their sense of self. In particular, we argue that optimism, an innovative mindset, and competitiveness should be associated, positively, with STEM scholars’ science identity. Our results, based on a survey of 215 postdoctoral trainees in STEM disciplines, show that the more academic scientists have of each entrepreneurial disposition, the greater their science identity centrality.

Seeing Isn’t Always Believing: Gender, Academic STEM, and Women Scientists’ Perceptions of Career Opportunities

2021 ◽  
pp. 089124322110088
Author(s):  
Sharon R. Bird ◽  
Laura A. Rhoton
Keyword(s):  
Women Scientists ◽  
Work Organizations ◽  
White People ◽  
Work Lives ◽  
Gender Barriers ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Implicit Biases ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Academic Workforce

Studies about women’s underrepresentation in the U.S. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academic workforce have flourished in the past decade. Much of this research focuses on institutionalized gender barriers and implicit biases, consistent with theorizing about how work organizations disproportionately benefit men, white people, and other systemically advantaged groups. But to what extent do faculty most likely disadvantaged by systematic inequities actually perceive “barriers” to equity in the context of their own work lives? What might the repercussions associated with variation in perceptions about inequity be, especially within institutions of higher education actively pursuing equity agendas under such programs as the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program? Using interview data from 53 STEM women faculty working at a university that received a 5-year NSF ADVANCE IT award, we examine the range of views held among women scientists about the extent to which opportunity and success are a function of meritocratic versus nonmeritocratic processes. Findings show that almost a third of participants held the view that opportunities and advancement are primarily a function of meritocratic processes. We discuss implications of these findings for broader institutional efforts to reduce inequities in academic STEM.

Women Inclusivity in Entrepreneurial and STEM Related Education—A Case Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 251512742110331
Author(s):  
Seshadri Paravastu ◽  
Narasimha S Paravastu
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Women's Empowerment ◽  
Women’S Empowerment ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
Successful Women ◽  
And Mathematics

This paper presents an interdisciplinary case study on women's inclusivity in an entrepreneurship class consisting of adults enrolled in interdisciplinary majors, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. With women empowerment through entrepreneurship education as a theme, this case study in learning innovations aims to encourage diversity and inclusivity in the classroom in discussing successful women entrepreneurs alongside men. Acceptance of ideas proposed by women in a class setting formed a basis for this study. Furthermore, this case study used the idea to reinforce women's empowerment during in-class lectures subtly. This paper reports findings based on our case study across multiple undergraduate and graduate classes comprising majors and adults from STEM disciplines.

scholarly journals Research about occupational anxiety levels of teacher candidates that take pedagogical formation regarding field variable

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru Temiz
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Field Variable ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Music And Mathematics ◽  
Student Demand ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Faculty Of Education

Teaching profession is one of the most popular occupations of today regarding becoming a government official or finding a job. Pedagogical formation training programs opened in the last two years and the student demand for the programs opened constitute the most important indication of this situation. After the pedagogical formation training (for one or two periods), if the candidates are appointed, then they will directly start performing the requirements of occupation. Thus, it is an issue of concern at what level the candidates that do not choose Faculty of Education in their undergraduate education are ready for teaching profession.With this research, it is aimed to reveal the occupation anxieties of teacher candidates graduated from Faculty of Science, Faculty of Literature and Faculty of Fine Arts. Data collection means of the research is Teacher Candidate Anxiety Scale that is customized and developed by Saban, Korkmaz and Akbas (2004). Scale consists of three sub-dimensions which are egocentric, duty-centered and student centered anxieties. 105 teacher candidates in Music, Mathematics, Turkish and Science fields that were educated in Nigde University Faculty of Education Pedagogical Formation program in 2013-2014 academic year form the study group of the research. Occupational anxieties of teacher candidates are analyzed regarding field variable and comparisons are made. According to research findings, in occupational anxieties of teacher candidates regarding field variable; in egocentric anxieties in music and mathematics, in duty-centered anxieties significant different is observed music and mathematics with music and science fields. Student centered anxieties do not show any differences according to field variable. Keywords: Pedagogic formation, occupational anxiety, teacher

scholarly journals Exploring Enabling Interventions for Increasing Female Students’ Access and Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) Disciplines in Kenyan Public Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Lucy Wandiri Mbirianjau ◽  
Fatuma Chege ◽  
Ibrahim Oanda
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Gender Typing ◽  
Institutional Barriers ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
And Mathematics

Globally, studies continue to document disparities in women’s access and participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines in the universities. Despite existence of policies at the national and institutional level, no single and clear road map exists on what set of interventions can best contribute to redressing this disparities.  This study draws attention to the low participation of female students in STEM disciplines and especially in hard sciences in Kenyan public universities. Data for the study were collected in three public universities that were purposively sampled. Questionnaires, interviews, observations, content and documentary analysis were used as key instruments for data collection and research techniques. Data were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The study findings revealed that, despite the existing educational gender interventions, female students’ enrolment and participation in STEM disciplines in the Kenyan public universities is 30% and less than 20% in hard sciences. The study also established that there exists a continued process of gender typing in the  secondary school curriculum which students pick and is further manifested in the universities. This stereotype has created a false perception among female students that soft sciences are marketable for the female gender and are feminine compared to the hard sciences. Further there exists socio-cultural and institutional barriers that affects female students’ participation in STEM disciplines. The study recommends first, the need for government and universities to develop educational STEM policies and interventions to increase female participation in STEM disciplines. Second, the STEM curricula should be made gender responsive with integration of additional STEM female faculty members to act as mentors to female students. Appropriate STEM mentoring and career guidance should be enhanced at all levels of education and all educational stakeholders should be involved in minimising socio-cultural, institutional barriers and stereotypes on masculinity of STEM disciplines.

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