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Download full textChynar Amanova; Paul M. Wright; Kristin Brynteson – Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2025
Amid growing concerns about students' declining interest and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM] subjects, this study underscores the urgent need for innovative educational interventions. It does so by investigating the impact of week-long residential STEM summer camps on the career interests of middle and high…
Descriptors: Career Choice, STEM Education, STEM Careers, Resident Camp Programs
Direct linkRibbe, Robert, Jr.; Cyrus, Rachael; Langan, Emily – Journal of Experiential Education, 2016
Outdoor orientation programming as a means for orientating students to college has experienced significant growth and expanded use over the past decade. An increase in rigorous research has accompanied this growth as colleges and universities seek to understand and meet the needs of young adults in transition. In this study, two research questions…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Orientation, Student Adjustment, Environmental Influences
Walker, David A.; Downey, Portia M.; Cox-Henderson, Judy – Educational Forum, 2010
The REAL Camp-NIU Experience established at Northern Illinois University serves as a model to afford high school students an experience in science- and mathematics-related careers. The participants' perceptions of the college-based camp curriculum were very favorable, as were the perceptions from preservice teachers and practicing teachers…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Educational Opportunities, High School Students, College School Cooperation
Dunbar, Ruth – Illinois Journal of Education, 1970
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Ward, Mary E. – 1976
The study determined whether a residential outdoor education program in Rockford, Illinois provided a long lasting effect on those students who as 5th graders participated in a week long experience in 1963 or 1966. The hypotheses developed were: outdoor educational experiences provide a long lasting effect on those who have had the experience;…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Elementary Education, Followup Studies
