Pub Date : 2024-08-12DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241271318
Sarah R. Morris, Sarah C. McKenzie, Miranda G. Vernon
This robust mixed-methods study examines ninth-grade advanced course placement in Arkansas, revealing disparities rooted in race and socioeconomic status. Utilizing a logit analysis for a five-year pooled sample ( n = 163,616), we find persistent enrollment gaps for Black ninth-grade students after controlling for prior academic achievement, highlighting systemic barriers to access to advanced courses. Socioeconomic divides are also evident in our analysis. Qualitative findings from counselor interviews highlight the importance of parental involvement in course placement decisions, particularly for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, we find through these interviews that districts consider a myriad of factors when considering course placement for ninth-grade courses. We recommend systemic changes for districts, including local norm-based placement systems and automatic enrollment policies to enhance fairness in advanced course placement.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241265967
Omar Al Noursi
This study explores the sense of efficacy, perceptions of benefits, and concerns among high school students participating in an AP Research course during the 2021–2022 academic year. The investigation includes an evaluation of students’ satisfaction with course materials and delivery. Data, gathered through surveys and individual essays, underwent analysis to assess improvements in students’ research efficacy and overall satisfaction. The findings reveal that, despite encountering challenges, most students demonstrated notable improvement and expressed satisfaction with the course's pedagogical approach. Identified benefits include enhanced critical thinking, improved research skills, and increased confidence in conducting independent research projects. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness and impact of the AP Research program on student learning and engagement. To build on these insights, further research is recommended to explore best practices for optimizing student experiences and outcomes in AP Research.
本研究探讨了在 2021-2022 学年参加 AP 研究课程的高中学生的效能感、收益感和担忧。调查包括评估学生对课程材料和授课的满意度。通过调查和个人论文收集的数据进行了分析，以评估学生研究效率和总体满意度的提高情况。调查结果显示，尽管遇到了挑战，但大多数学生都取得了显著进步，并对课程的教学方法表示满意。所发现的益处包括增强了批判性思维、提高了研究技能、增强了开展独立研究项目的信心。这项研究有助于全面了解 "AP 研究 "课程对学生学习和参与的有效性和影响。在这些见解的基础上，我们建议开展进一步的研究，探索优化学生在AP研究课程中的体验和成果的最佳实践。
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The development of professional skills is essential for biology students to be successful in their future careers. However, current teaching approaches often fail to provide adequate training. The aim of this theory to practice study was to develop an effective methodology for improving the professional skills of biology students through laboratory work. Theoretical and diagnostic methods, mathematical statistics, empirical methods, and a questionnaire were used. The results showed a significant increase in competencies after the laboratory training intervention. Students demonstrated significant improvements in technical skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication. In conclusion, structured practical laboratory training shows promise for enhancing the professional capabilities of aspiring biologists. The practical value of this study is to develop work skills, independent decision-making ability, and professional skills, in line with the requirements of modern scientific community.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241244881
Marwan Al-Raeei, Chadi Azmeh, Hala AlDakak
Promoting the education of talented and gifted students is a crucial aspect of establishing a strong society focused on scientific knowledge. This praxis article delves into the implementation of strategies in the Syrian Arab Republic to support and identify gifted students, focusing on initiatives such as the Syrian Scientific Olympiad, the National Centre for Distinguished Students, and Academic Programs for Distinguished Students. Data collection methods utilized in this study shed light on the outcomes of these initiatives and measures taken to promote gifted education in Syria. The analysis of this data provides insights into the impact of these programs on gifted students in crisis-stricken regions. The study emphasizes the significant role played by the Distinction and Creativity Agency in nurturing exceptional talents and fostering personal growth. Overall, the support provided to gifted students contributes to cognitive advancement, psychological well-being, and skill development, enhancing their overall well-being and paving the way for successful futures. The government's commitment to supporting gifted education in the Syrian Arab Republic reflects its dedication to promoting talent and creativity in the Arab region.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241237887
Angela M Novak
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Pub Date : 2024-03-22DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241240593
Elizabeth Peterson, Emily Kulakowski, Sylvia L. Mendez
The purpose of this intrinsic case study was to explore the conceptual knowledge of engineering faculty regarding STEM identity and how they promote undergraduate women's STEM identity in the classroom. Interviews with faculty were grounded in Collins’ contextual model of Black student STEM identity and were analyzed inductively and deductively. Three themes emerged: (1) faculty are aware of STEM identity but cannot define it; (2) faculty passively promotes STEM identity in the classroom; and (3) faculty actively promote STEM identity through research, service, and mentorship. These findings shed light on the general commitment of engineering faculty to broaden and diversify participation in their field as well as the need for a greater understanding of the role faculty can play in stimulating the STEM identity of undergraduate women in the classroom, efforts that may translate into more women earning baccalaureate degrees in engineering.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-15DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241238496
Lisa DaVia Rubenstein, Kelsey A. Woodruff, April M. Taylor, James B. Olesen, Philip J. Smaldino, Eric M. Rubenstein
Primarily undergraduate institutions (PUI) often struggle to provide authentic research opportunities that culminate in peer-reviewed publications due to “recipe-driven” lab courses and the comprehensive body of work necessary for traditional scientific publication. However, the advent of short-form, single-figure “micropublications” has created novel opportunities for early-career scientists to make and publish authentic scientific contributions on a scale and in a timespan compatible with their training periods. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore the benefits accrued by eight undergraduate and master's students who participated in authentic, small-scale research projects and disseminated their work as coauthors of peer-reviewed micropublications at a PUI. In these interviews, students reported that through the process of conducting and publishing their research, they developed specific competencies: reading scientific literature, proposing experiments, and collecting/interpreting publication-worthy data. Further, they reported this process enabled them to identify as contributing members of the greater scientific community.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-12DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241237281
Beatrice M. Bean, Nicolette P. Rickert
The purpose of the current study was to determine if there were variations in the self-perceptions of honors and nonhonors collegiate students in areas of academic and nonacademic self-concept. This research was important as it provides emphasis on an understudied population and gathers a deeper understanding of intricacies related to self-concept by incorporating comprehensive investigative measures. A sample of 236 students from a single institution (72.6% female, 65.7% White, 20.8% honors, ages 18–51) took an online survey consisting of questions related to self-concept. By utilizing a series of two-tailed, independent samples t-tests we examined the differences between student self-perceptions of self-concept. Results indicated that honors students had statistically significantly higher academic self-concepts than nonhonors students. Both groups of students scored similarly across social self-concepts; however, nonhonors students had higher perceptions of their physical self-concepts. These findings will provide new insights into how honors enrollment impacts the formation of self-image.
本研究的目的是确定优等生和非优等生在学术和非学术自我概念方面的自我认知是否存在差异。这项研究非常重要，因为它强调了一个未被充分研究的群体，并通过综合调查措施深入了解了与自我概念有关的错综复杂的情况。来自一所院校的 236 名学生（72.6% 为女性，65.7% 为白人，20.8% 为优等生，年龄在 18-51 岁之间）参加了由自我概念相关问题组成的在线调查。通过一系列双尾独立样本 t 检验，我们研究了学生自我概念之间的差异。结果显示，优等生的学业自我概念明显高于非优等生。两组学生在社交自我概念方面的得分相似；然而，非优等生对自己的身体自我概念有更高的认知。这些发现将为我们提供新的视角，帮助我们了解就读荣誉课程如何影响自我形象的形成。
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Pub Date : 2024-02-20DOI: 10.1177/1932202x241233012
Anyesha Mishra, Anurag Dey, Paromita Roy
The present study investigates the perception of experience of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) among young adults (18–22 years of age) from different locales in India during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The sample included 1,020 participants (603 males and 417 females) with 470 identified talented students (ITS) and 550 nonidentified students (NiS) from Indian villages, towns, and cities. multivariate analysis of variance and ordinal logistic regression analysis were carried out to understand the differences between the various subcategories and the probability of having high negative emotional states among those groups. Results point toward varying levels of DAS depending on whether they were ITS or NiS, whether male or female, and whether they came from Indian villages, towns, or cities. Both similarities and dissimilarities with other studies were observed, and the results provide insights into the effect of the pandemic on the mental health of young adults in India. The importance of developing psychological support systems for all students is implicated in the findings of the study.
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