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Building Middle School Girls' Self-Efficacy, Knowledge, and Interest in Math and Science through the Integration of Fashion and STEM
- Source :
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Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences . Fall 2017 109(4):33-40. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Fashion FUNdamentals (FF), a STEM enrichment program for middle school girls, offers an alternative approach to STEM education by invoking "fashion" as a catalyst to ignite curiosity about STEM. This study explored whether participation in FF enhanced girls' self-efficacy, knowledge, and interest in math and science. At the conclusion of the program, participants in FF demonstrated higher scores on measures of self-efficacy in math and science and knowledge in math. Girls' self-efficacy in math and science positively predicted their interest in STEM. Focus group data revealed that some girls demonstrated enthusiasm for science and acquired science knowledge specific to FF.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1082-1651
- Volume :
- 109
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1175922
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14307/JFCS109.4.33