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Direct linkCanning, Elizabeth A.; Harackiewicz, Judith M.; Priniski, Stacy J.; Hecht, Cameron A.; Tibbetts, Yoi; Hyde, Janet S. – Grantee Submission, 2018
One way to encourage performance and persistence in STEM fields is to have students write about the utility value (UV) or personal relevance of course topics to their life. This intervention has been shown to increase engagement and performance in introductory courses. However, questions remain about the longevity of the effects and how best to…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Biology, Science Instruction, Academic Persistence
