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Lee, Hyewon; Hernandez, Paul R.; Tise, Joseph C.; Du, Wenyi – Theory Into Practice, 2023
Bandura's research on observational learning laid the foundation of role model research. Contemporary research shows role models support women and racial/ethnic minority students in STEM by buffering them from the deleterious effects of stereotype threats and boosting their self-efficacy. However, certain characteristics can make role models more…
Descriptors: Role Models, Diversity, College Students, STEM Education
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Conley, Mark W.; Wise, Antoinette – Theory Into Practice, 2011
Researchers, policymakers, and educators face a daunting task these days concerning literacy education for the here and now and literacy for the future. Even though one clings to the romantic notion that education provides the building blocks in a straight line to a meaningful future, the reality is that mixed goals and instructional messages…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Technological Advancement, Educational Change, Literacy Education