Understanding student participation and choice in science and technology education / Ellen Karoline Henriksen, Justin Dillon, Jim Ryder, editors.
| Other author | Henriksen, Ellen Karoline, 1968- editor. |
| Other author | Dillon, Justin, editor. |
| Other author | Ryder, James (Professor of Science Education), editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Dordrecht : Springer, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xiii, 412 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction: Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education: Presenting the Ch ... ; Improved Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): What Does It Mean, and Why Is It Needed?; Science and Technology Shape Our Lives and Provide Career Opportunities; Science and Technology Contribute to Solving Global Challenges and Promote Economic Growth and Equitable Societies; Improved Participation in STEM: Diversity and Equity Issues; Current Situation and Projected Needs for STEM-Educated Persons. |
| Contents | Young People's Participation in STEM on Various Levels of the Educational System; Projected Needs for STEM Professionals in the Future Workforce; Women's Participation in STEM; Project IRIS; Introducing IRIS; IRIS Research Activities; The Structure of this Book; References; Part I: Theoretical Perspectives on Educational Choice; Chapter 2: Expectancy-Value Perspectives on Choice of Science and Technology Education in Late-Modern Societies; Introduction; The Eccles et al. Expectancy-Value Model of Achievement-Related Choices; Sociological Theories on Late-Modernity. |
| Contents | STEM-Related Expectation of Success and Subjective Task Values; Expectation of Success; Interest-Enjoyment Value; Attainment Value; Utility Value; Relative Cost; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: A Narrative Approach to Understand Students' Identities and Choices; Narrative Research to Understand the Complexity in Students' Choices; Narrative Theories and Narrative Psychology; Identity, Meaning and Choice; Choice as a Process; The Concept of Time; Discussion and Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Gender, STEM Studies and Educational Choices. Insights from Feminist Perspectives. |
| Contents | The "Gender Gap In" and the "Gender Dimension Of" STEM; Gender; The Gender Gap in STEM and First-Wave Feminism; The Gender Dimension of STEM and Second and Third-Wave Feminism; Gender and STEM Educational Choices; Gender as a Performative Practice; The Gendered Representation of Science; The "Gender Gap In" and the "Gender Dimension Of" STEM. What Should Be Done from a Feminist Perspective?; References; Part II: Interest and Participation in STEM from Primary School to PhD. |
| Contents | Chapter 5: Attitudes, Interest and Factors Influencing STEM Enrolment Behaviour: An Overview of Relevant Literature; Introduction; Exploring Subject Choice and Enrolments; Attitudes Towards Science; Models of Enrolment Behaviour; Psychological Constructs: The Act of Choosing; Identity; Interest; Factors Influencing STEM Choice; Age; Attainment; Teaching and Learning; School Type; Persons of Influence; Conceptions of Science and Scientists; Gender as an Influencing Factor; Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: Science Aspirations and Gender Identity: Lessons from the ASPIRES Project. |
| Abstract | Drawing on data generated by the EU's Interests and Recruitment in Science (IRIS) project, this volume examines the issue of young people's participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. With an especial focus on female participation, the chapters offer analysis deploying varied theoretical frameworks, including sociology, social psychology and gender studies. The material also includes reviews of relevant research in science education and summaries of empirical data concerning student choices in STEM disciplines in five European countries. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 26, 2014). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Henriksen, Ellen K. Understanding Student Participation and Choice in Science and Technology Education. Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, ©2014 9789400777927 |
| ISBN | 9789400777934 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9400777930 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-94-007-7793-4 |