Decoding STEM: The Impact of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Programming on English Language Learners

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dc.contributor.advisorAlsop, Steve
dc.creatorFlorence, Stephanie Leanne
dc.date.accessioned2018-08-27T16:43:00Z
dc.date.available2018-08-27T16:43:00Z
dc.date.copyright2018-04-06
dc.date.issued2018-08-27
dc.date.updated2018-08-27T16:42:59Z
dc.degree.disciplineEducation
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMEd - Master of Education
dc.description.abstractScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are often considered to be gatekeeping school subjects. The language used in STEM education and traditional pedagogies which place emphasis on textbook learning can be challenging for students, especially those who are learning English at the same time. This case study examines a cohort of English Language Learners (ELLs) selected from a larger longitudinal STEM study that aimed to investigate how school partnerships with STEM outreach programs model alternative pedagogical strategies through hands-on inquiry models to effectively engage ELLs, as well as support STEM learning and second language acquisition (SLA) concurrently. Findings indicate that STEM outreach programs can support attitude, interest, and self-efficacy in both STEM and SLA due to specific distinguishing features. In the context of this study, these features include: (a) access to hands-on learning; (b) agency by design; and (c) access to peer learning networks. Jointly, self-efficacy, attitude, and interest come together to support ELLs in STEM over time.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/35025
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectScience education
dc.subject.keywordsEnglish language learners
dc.subject.keywordsELLs
dc.subject.keywordsSTEM Education
dc.subject.keywordsScience Education
dc.subject.keywordsOutreach programs
dc.subject.keywordsSecond language acquisitions
dc.subject.keywordsSLA
dc.subject.keywordsSTEM
dc.subject.keywordsSTEM attitudes and interest
dc.subject.keywordsSelf-efficacy
dc.subject.keywordsPeer learning networks
dc.subject.keywordsPLNs
dc.subject.keywordsAgency by design
dc.subject.keywordsHands-on learning
dc.subject.keywordsLongitudinal study
dc.subject.keywordsStudent engagement
dc.subject.keywordsScience
dc.subject.keywordsTechnology
dc.subject.keywordsEngineering
dc.subject.keywordsMathematics
dc.subject.keywordsLearning
dc.subject.keywordsESL
dc.subject.keywordsEnglish as a second language
dc.titleDecoding STEM: The Impact of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Programming on English Language Learners
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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