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Investigating the Impact of STEM Inquiry-Based Learning Activities on Secondary School Student’s STEM Career Interests: A Gender-Based Analysis Using the Social Cognitive Career Framework
| dc.contributor.author | Ribeirinha, Teresa | |
| dc.contributor.author | Baptista, Mónica | |
| dc.contributor.author | Correia, Marisa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-30T13:08:07Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-30T13:08:07Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-09-24 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Gender disparity within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is a persistent global issue, with women being consistently underrepresented. Recent research indicates that inquiry-based practices may enhance students’ interest in STEM careers and challenge genderrelated STEM stereotypes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of STEM inquiry-based learning activities on students’ interest in STEM careers, as well as on the social cognitive career theory (SCCT) dimensions (self-efficacy, personal goals, outcome expectations, interests, contextual support, and personal inputs), with a specific focus on gender. A quantitative approach was employed, whereby pre- and post-test measures were administered to a cohort of 190 Portuguese secondary school students, using the STEM Career Interest Survey. The results showed that, while the STEM inquiry-based learning activities did not alter the gender-based patterns of interest in STEM subjects and careers, they did contribute to a significant increase in students’ interest in these areas. It was found that these activities were particularly effective in promoting female students’ interest in STEM careers. A significant increase was observed in all SCCT dimensions, particularly in engineering, for female students. Additionally, no gender disparities were observed in self-efficacy in STEM areas. The results suggest that STEM inquiry-based learning activities are an effective approach to building students’ confidence in STEM fields and stimulating their interest in STEM careers. This study reinforces the importance of inquiry-based practices in promoting a more equitable STEM education landscape. | pt_PT |
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| dc.identifier.citation | Ribeirinha, T., Baptista, M., & Correia, M. (2024). Investigating the Impact of STEM Inquiry-Based Learning Activities on Secondary School Student’s STEM Career Interests: A Gender-Based Analysis Using the Social Cognitive Career Framework. Education Sciences, 14, 1037. | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.doi | https:// doi.org/10.3390/educsci14101037 | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2227-7102 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.15/4951 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | pt_PT |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | pt_PT |
| dc.publisher | MDPI | pt_PT |
| dc.relation | UIDP/04748/2020 | pt_PT |
| dc.relation.publisherversion | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/10/1037 | pt_PT |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | gender differences | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | STEM inquiry-based learning activities | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | interest in STEM careers | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Portuguese secondary students | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | social cognitive career theory | pt_PT |
| dc.title | Investigating the Impact of STEM Inquiry-Based Learning Activities on Secondary School Student’s STEM Career Interests: A Gender-Based Analysis Using the Social Cognitive Career Framework | pt_PT |
| dc.type | journal article | |
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| oaire.citation.endPage | 15 | pt_PT |
| oaire.citation.issue | 14 | pt_PT |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 1 | pt_PT |
| oaire.citation.title | Education Sciences | pt_PT |
| oaire.citation.volume | 1037 | pt_PT |
| person.familyName | Ribeirinha | |
| person.familyName | Baptista | |
| person.familyName | Correia | |
| person.givenName | Teresa | |
| person.givenName | Mónica | |
| person.givenName | Marisa | |
| person.identifier | AAI-9781-2020 | |
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| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0001-6205-4475 | |
| person.identifier.rid | C-6766-2014 | |
| person.identifier.scopus-author-id | 37461074200 | |
| person.identifier.scopus-author-id | 57202834080 | |
| rcaap.rights | openAccess | pt_PT |
| rcaap.type | article | pt_PT |
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