Science Self-Efficacy in University Level Students: A Phenomenological Study of Organic Chemistry

Autor/in	Latorre, Joann
Titel	Science Self-Efficacy in University Level Students: A Phenomenological Study of Organic Chemistry
Quelle	(2019), (153 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, New Mexico State University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3922-1005-5
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Undergraduate Students; Science Education; College Science; Majors (Students); Organic Chemistry; Self Efficacy; Science Process Skills; Skill Development + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Organische Chemie; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung
Abstract	Science education at the postsecondary level is essential to building a foundation for increasing support, participation, and interest in STEM occupations and careers. This current study uses a phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences and perspectives of eight post-secondary science majors while enrolled in a university 200-level organic chemistry course. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews among participants were conducted to analyze how post-secondary science majors negotiated their science dispositions for perceiving science and developing meaningful conceptual understanding of science in different settings. This study examines elements of the classroom and laboratory atmosphere that can influence student self-efficacy towards acquiring science skills. Thematic analysis (Seidman, 2006) in addition to social cognitive theory (Bandura, 1997) provides the framework for disclosing intersecting schema. In the summary of the findings emerged two major themes: Science Connectiveness and Science Connectedness. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01