ERIC Number: EJ1465928
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1554-754X
EISSN: EISSN-1554-7558
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Exclusive STEM-CTE Teaching: Teacher Typologies and Student Outcomes
Jay Plasman; Monique Harrison; Xiaoxue Zhue
Career and Technical Education Research, v49 n3 p20-38 2024
Teacher workload is a key consideration in supporting student outcomes. We investigate whether this factor applies to CTE teachers as well--with a specific focus on STEM-CTE (i.e., STEM-focused career and technical education). We examine teacher characteristics associated with teaching only STEM-CTE coursework in high school (i.e., "STEM-CTE exclusivity") as well as student outcomes related to having a STEM-CTE exclusive teacher. We use data from the Maryland Longitudinal Data System (MLDS)--employing school and cohort fixed effects techniques--to identify potential benefits of having a STEM-CTE exclusive teacher. We find STEM-CTE exclusive teachers were more likely to be male, older, and have alternative teaching certifications. With respect to student outcomes, students who have STEM-CTE exclusive teachers are expected to have higher STEM-CTE grades and likelihood of STEM-CTE pathway completion. They are also more likely to have a higher GPA in advanced math courses and graduate on time. Implications are discussed.
Descriptors: Career and Technical Education Teachers, STEM Education, Career and Technical Education, High School Teachers, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Student Relationship, Outcomes of Education, High School Students, Teaching Load
Association for Career and Technical Education Research. Web site: https://www.acteronline.org/cter
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland
Grant or Contract Numbers: 2101163
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