ERIC Number: EJ1441503
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jul
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029
EISSN: EISSN-2163-5560
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STEM Pathway and College Progression: The Link between Engineering CTE and Postsecondary Outcomes for Students with Learning Disabilities
Exceptional Children, v90 n4 p398-421 2024
Despite growing calls to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, students with learning disabilities (SWLDs) remain underrepresented in STEM at the postsecondary level. Considering this call for increased diversity as a means to expand and strengthen STEM success, we used the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 to explore how participation in engineering career and technical education (E-CTE) links to postsecondary educational outcomes for SWLDs. Particularly, we examined how E-CTE participation relates to postsecondary remedial course taking, enrollment in a 4-year postsecondary institution, and declaration of a STEM major. Results from school fixed-effects estimations suggest that each credit of E-CTE earned is associated with fewer remedial college courses, a higher likelihood of enrolling in a 4-year as opposed to sub-baccalaureate institution, and increased odds of declaring a STEM major. To conclude, we discuss the implications of our findings for both policymakers and practitioners.
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, STEM Education, Career Pathways, Engineering, Vocational Education, College Students, Outcomes of Education, Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Student Participation, Majors (Students), College Enrollment, High School Students, Remedial Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (NCES)
Grant or Contract Numbers: 2109938
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