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Breaking Barriers: Evaluating a Pilot STEM Intervention for Latinx Children of Spanish-Speaking Families
| العنوان: | Breaking Barriers: Evaluating a Pilot STEM Intervention for Latinx Children of Spanish-Speaking Families |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Roncoroni, Julia (ORCID |
| المصدر: | Journal of Science Education and Technology. Oct 2021 30(5):719-731. |
| الإتاحة: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2021 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Program Evaluation, Pilot Projects, STEM Education, Intervention, Hispanic American Students, Spanish Speaking, Family (Sociological Unit), Elementary School Students, Attendance, Student Satisfaction, Vocational Interests |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Colorado |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10956-021-09914-3 |
| تدمد: | 1059-0145 |
| مستخلص: | STEM achievement gaps between Latinx and their non-Hispanic White (NHW) counterparts emerge in early childhood and persist through adulthood. Culturally relevant STEM interventions can help counter some of the Latinx higher attrition rates in STEM, especially if they are initiated in elementary school. This study assesses the feasibility, acceptability, and impact on STEM Career Interest of an evidence-based, after-school STEM Program for elementary school Latinx children from Spanish-speaking families. Twenty-three 3rd to 5th grade children in a dual-language school in Colorado participated in 8 weekly STEM lessons, a field trip, and a culturally relevant fair with Latinx STEM professional role models. The following measures were used: (1) attendance rates; (2) changes in a STEM Career Interest Survey; and (3) children and caregivers' reported satisfaction with the program. Attendance and satisfaction with the program were high. Students' STEM Career Interest showed a statistically significant increase between pre- and post-program; however, the subscales of the "STEM Career Interest Survey" did not show a significant increase. It was feasible to implement the STEM interest program at the center of this study with elementary school Latinx students, and the program demonstrated success in increasing students' STEM Career Interest. Moreover, the program is novel in that it addresses a significant barrier to economic mobility in the Spanish-speaking Latinx community (i.e., the high attrition rates in STEM participation). With some adaptations (e.g., longer duration), this program can serve as a model for interventions in other schools or academic settings. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1309446 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
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Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 1059-0145 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s10956-021-09914-3 |