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Baran, Evrim; Canbazoglu Bilici, Sedef; Mesutoglu, Canan; Ocak, Ceren – School Science and Mathematics, 2019
There is an increasing awareness of out-of-school program value in enhancing student interest and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This study examined the impact of an out-of-school STEM education program on student attitudes toward STEM disciplines and STEM careers. A STEM education program implemented at…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Student Interests, Student Attitudes, Career Choice
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Jones, Brett D.; Chittum, Jessica R.; Akalin, Sehmuz; Schram, Asta B.; Fink, Jonathan; Schnittka, Christine; Evans, Michael A.; Brandt, Carol – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which a 12-week after-school science and engineering program affected middle school students' motivation to engage in science and engineering activities. We used current motivation research and theory as a conceptual framework to assess 14 students' motivation through questionnaires,…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Science Education, Engineering Education, Middle School Students
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Singer, Jonathan E.; Tal, Revital; Wu, Hsin-Kai – School Science and Mathematics, 2003
The particulate nature of matter is identified in science education standards as one of the fundamental concepts that students should understand at the middle school level. However, science education research in indicates that secondary school students have difficulties understanding the structure of matter. The purpose of the study is to describe…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Fundamental Concepts, Class Activities, Learning Activities