ERIC Number: ED618331
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 8
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STEM Clubs: The Promising Space to Foster Students' Creativity
Van Anh, Nguyen Thi; Van Bien, Nguyen; Van Son, Dang; Khuyen, Nguyen Thi To
Online Submission, International Journal of STEM Education for Sustainability v2 n1 p45-52 2022
The rapid developments of Science and Technology call for individuals to have strong academic knowledge and creativity. Research shows that students acquire creativity after either curricular or extracurricular activities in subject matters. However, there is not much research examining students' creativity through integrative learning activities, such as STEM activities. In this current study, we examine the potential of STEM clubs in terms of fostering students' creativity. We used the survey method to assess students' creativity in engineering design. We collected the data from 244 Vietnamese students, including members and non-members in STEM clubs. The quantitative analysis was performed to examine the differences between members' creativity and non-members' creativity. The results show that STEM club members have significantly more creativity than non-members. The results also show that STEM club members have significantly more creativity than non-members. Based on the results, STEM clubs demonstrate a significant impact on students' creativity. Consequently, STEM clubs should be implemented in high school to enhance students' creativity.
Descriptors: Clubs, STEM Education, Creativity, Foreign Countries, High School Students, Engineering, Design, Program Effectiveness
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Vietnam
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