Theorizing Constructive Learning Environments for Secondary Girls' STEM Learning

Authors

Safiyya Bintali, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

12-9-2022

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Abstract

Background: Multiple studies analyze STEM learning environments, but in these studies, secondary-age (middle/high school) female students are not the focus. There is a lack of research on creating effective STEM learning environments for motivating girls to be introduced to/motivated to pursue STEM fields.

Purpose of Study: Our study in the Engaging Girls in Ubiquitous Intelligence and Computing (GUIC) summer camp, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s ITEST program, aims to close that gap by investigating elements that made up a constructivist STEM learning environment, and how these elements ensured an effective and supportive STEM learning environment for secondary-age female students.

Research Question: How can we create the most effective STEM learning environment--specifically for secondary-age girls--that not only builds their STEM competencies, but also their sense of identity, self-confidence, and motivation in an otherwise male-dominated field?

Controlled Subject

Women in science;Women in technology;Education, Secondary;

Disciplines

Science and Technology Studies | Secondary Education

File Format

pdf

File Size

643 KB

Language

English

Comments

Faculty Mentor: Shaoan Zhang

Rights

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Repository Citation

Bintali, S. (2022). Theorizing Constructive Learning Environments for Secondary Girls' STEM Learning.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/durep_performance/3