Motivating Children to Develop Their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent

Autor/in	Andersen, Lori
Titel	Motivating Children to Develop Their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent
Quelle	In: Parenting for High Potential, 3 (2013) 2, S.14-17 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Student Motivation; STEM Education; Science Careers; Elementary School Students; High Stakes Tests; Expectation; Models; Self Efficacy; Identification (Psychology); Student Attitudes; Student Interests; Parent Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulische Motivation; STEM; Expectancy; Erwartung; Analogiemodell; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Schülerverhalten; Studieninteresse; Elternverhalten
Abstract	Motivation in mathematics and science appears to be more important to STEM occupational choice than ability. Using the expectancy value model, parents may be able to recognize potential barriers to children's selection of a STEM occupation and take actions to help facilitate talent development. These are especially important for parents of elementary school-aged children because the current climate of high-stakes testing discourages the teaching of science in elementary school. The components of the expectancy value model are discussed in this article: self-efficacy; attainment value; utility value; and interest-enjoyment value, while reducing the perception of cost. When expectancy-value is increased, children will be more motivated for science and more likely to plan to pursue those career options. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Association for Gifted Children. 1331 H Street NW Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-785-4268; Fax: 202-785-4248; e-mail: nagc@nagc.org; Web site: http://www.nagc.org/php.aspx
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10