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Dou, Remy; Cian, Heidi – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2022
Identity development frameworks provide insight into why and to what extent individuals engage in STEM-related activities. While studies of "STEM identity" often build off previously validated disciplinary and/or science identity frameworks, quantitative analyses of constructs that specifically measure STEM identity and its antecedents…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Self Concept, Sex, Ethnicity
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Veal, William R.; Riley Lloyd, Mary E.; Howell, Malia R.; Peters, John – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2016
Reform-based science instruction is guided by teachers' normative beliefs. Discursive claims are how teachers say they teach science. Previous research has studied the change in teachers' beliefs and how beliefs influence intended practice and action in the classroom. Few studies have connected what teachers believe, how they say they teach, and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Beliefs
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Champagne, Audrey B.; Klopfer, Leopold E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
To explain college students' (N=110) achievement in mechanics, a causal model consisting of three constructs (Newtonian physics, mathematics ability, and science experience) was proposed. Implications for physics instruction are discussed based on results indicating plausibility of the model. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, College Students, Higher Education