Required peer-cooperative learning improves retention of STEM majors
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DOI: 10.1186/s40594-017-0082-3
Abstract: BackgroundPeer-cooperative learning has been shown in the literature to improve student success in gateway science and mathematics courses. Such studies typically demonstrate the impact of students’ attending peer-led learning sessions on their learning or grades… read more here.
Keywords: peer cooperative; stem majors; course; stem ... See more keywords
Development and validation of the Value-Expectancy STEM Assessment Scale for students in higher education
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DOI: 10.1186/s40594-018-0121-8
Abstract: BackgroundScience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs are expected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. workforce. Unfortunately, the trend in retaining students in STEM majors has been going down. If higher education… read more here.
Keywords: stem majors; value; higher education; stem ... See more keywords
Factors Influencing Retention of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students in Undergraduate STEM Majors
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DOI: 10.1187/cbe.21-05-0136
Abstract: Despite calls for improved data-collection efforts tracking transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, there have been no reports of TGNC continuation in STEM majors at the university… read more here.
Keywords: gender nonconforming; tgnc students; transgender gender; stem majors ... See more keywords