Engaging Latinx Students in STEM Learning through Chemistry Concepts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12763546 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cynthia Gautreau (California State University, Fullerton, corresponding author), Michelle Vanderveldt Brye (0000-0003-0795-7780, California State University, Fullerton), Sinjini Mitra (0000-0002-6099-2465, California State University, Fullerton), Lisa Winstead (California State University, Fullerton) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 482-489 |
| Publication date | 2019-10-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Latinos and Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1532-771X • E-ISSN: 1534-8431 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15348431.2019.1685526 |
| OpenAlex | W2982675990 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 16 |
There is an urgent need for more Latinx students to pursue careers in STEM related fields as this has historically been an unserved population in schools. This mixed methods study examined the impact of a summer STEM pipeline program focused on hands-on chemistry concepts for 28 Latinx students in the 5th grade. Findings include statistically significant gains in Latinx students understanding of chemical reactions. Additionally, Latinx students noted increased content knowledge when taught through a constructivist hands on approach, an elevated interest in science, and an enthusiasm for learning about science concepts, thus promoting STEM based education for further career paths
Enthusiasm · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Science education · Career Development and Diversity · Chemistry · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Psychology · Science Education and Pedagogy · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |