Remote-Only Research Experience Improves STEMM Self-Efficacy in Secondary School Students

Autor/in	Stainbrook, Sarah
Titel	Remote-Only Research Experience Improves STEMM Self-Efficacy in Secondary School Students
Quelle	In: Journal of STEM Outreach, 5 (2022) 1, (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Distance Education; Student Research; Student Experience; STEM Education; Self Efficacy; Secondary School Students; COVID-19; Pandemics; Student Projects; Botany; Biology; Illinois + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Studentenforschung; Studienerfahrung; STEM; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Sekundarschüler; Schulprojekt; Botanik; Biologie
Abstract	During the COVID-19 pandemic, the existing Student Inquiry and Research program at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy transitioned to a remote-only format. This paper describes the mentoring of 12 high school juniors and seniors in yearlong remote research projects involving plant biology and protein engineering. Working in groups of two or three, students read scientific articles and proposed experiments. An experienced researcher then carried out the experiments and gave the students the data. Students analyzed data, drew conclusions, and shared their results in an oral presentation and in a written paper. Despite the online-only format, all anonymously surveyed students agreed that the experience improved their confidence in both conducting and communicating scientific research, and 90% agreed that because of the experience, they are more likely to pursue a career in STEMM. These results are similar to those seen from in-person research experiences. Given the positive outcomes from this program, further development and use of remote research experiences may be beneficial, particularly for students who would not otherwise have access to any research opportunities. Remote learning technology thus enables existing resources of time and funding to be allocated differently to provide more students with authentic research experiences. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of STEM Outreach. PMB 0367, 230 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN 37203. e-mail: jstemoutreach@vanderbilt.edu; Web site: https://www.jstemoutreach.org/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01