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Factors from Informal Learning Contributing to the Children's Interest in STEM -- Experiences from the Out-of-School Activity Called Children's University
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Walan, Susanne; Gericke, Niklas – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2021
Background: Previous studies have investigated effects of out-of-school STEM activities aimed at stimulating children's interest in science with positive results. However, research has not discussed the reasons why such activities are successful. Purpose: In this study, we address this gap by investigating which factors children themselves…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Student Interests, Informal Education, Children
Students' Perspectives on Different Teaching Methods: Comparing Innovative and Traditional Courses in a Technology Program
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Debs, Luciana; Miller, Kurtis D.; Ashby, Iryna; Exter, Marisa – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2019
Background: A growing number of educators have started exploring student-centered approaches to improve students' learning and satisfaction with courses and programs. While prior research shows a positive impact of such strategies on student learning, further exploration of the perceptions of traditional, lecture-based and other more inquiry-based…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Educational Innovation, Conventional Instruction