friendlyand easily accessible to teachers. This project also fosters strong collaborations between in-service teachers, and engineering and STEM education faculty.Program participants for yr2 included seven teachers, one male and six females. Of the seventeacher participants four identified as African American, two identified as white, and oneparticipant identified as biracial. Surveys instruments included the Project Knowledge Scale, thePatterns of Adaptive Learning Scales (PALS), Computer Self-Efficacy Scale, and the TeacherSelf-Efficacy Scale all used to measure teachers’ knowledge, attitudes, computer, and teachingself-efficacy changes pre and post surveys were disseminated to program participates during thesummer 6-week professional development
learning strategies. These strategies require further investigation as they areincreasingly important to integrate within the classroom, especially for challenging STEM-basedcourses. By specifically fostering motivation and SRL, students can engage more effectivelywith the material, leading to improved learning outcomes. To investigate these components of thelearning process in engineering, we collected self-report measures of achievement goalorientation (motivation), general self-efficacy (motivation), and motivated strategies for learning(SRL) for 146 undergraduate engineering students in Thermodynamics.To better understand (1) the interconnected nature of these constructs for students and (2) theself-regulatory and motivational profiles of
personnel, and others. In our approach, first, we devised course-specificmentoring objectives through literature surveys and pre-course surveys. To achieve theseobjectives, we created a set of mentoring activities. We also designed evaluation metrics to assesswhether there are any changes in students' perceptions toward computing programs and perceivedimpacts on students' self-efficacy and sense of belonging over time. Through these analyses, wetried to measure whether we need to design course-level-specific mentoring to help ourunderrepresented students attain their computing careers. We believe our mentoring should helpour underrepresented and predominantly major students who may hesitate to pursue a computingprogram or require enhanced self
SurveysThe PRISE assessments and surveys have been fully developed and administered via Qualtrics.The surveys on students’ engineering self-efficacy (Mamaril et al., 2016, self-coping efficacy(Concannon and Barrow, 2009), engineering interest measure (Henderson et al., 2002), andcareer outcome expectations (Concannon and Barrow, 2009) have been administered as our mainoverall program learning outcome. Data collection was at pre-intervention (before students’ firstyear), at mid-year (at the end of each fall semester), and post-intervention (end of each springsemester). Focus groups and/or individual interviews were used to evaluate scholars’ attitudesregarding their collegiate experience, impact of the program on their success and experience
, e.g., “I am confident that I canunderstand engineering outside of class”).Engineering self-efficacy was measured using a 5-item scale developed by Maramil et al. [32](e.g., “I can master the content in the engineering-related courses I am taking this semester”; “Ican do a good job on almost all my engineering coursework”).Engineering mindset was measured using a 3-item scale adapted from Hong et al. [33] (e.g.,“You have a certain amount of ability in Engineering, and you really can’t do much to changeit”).Intention to remain in the engineering major was measured using a 4-item scale adapted fromScott et al. [34] (e.g., “I have thought seriously about changing majors since I began inengineering”).Intention to pursue a career in engineering was
. Surveys included Likert-scale questions on self-efficacy, identity, and intent to persist that are supported by pre-existingliterature [13]–[15]. Additional questions on motivators, relevance of design challenges, andengineering skills were added for general instructor interest.Self-Efficacy Measured Across the Semester-Long CourseFour questions were asked to gauge self-efficacy (how certain are you that you can: identify adesign need, develop a design solution, evaluate and test a design, recognize changes needed fora design solution to work). Responses were collected on a Likert-scale, where 1 indicated“completely uncertain” and 7 indicated “completely certain.” Table 1 shows that responses to allfour questions could be grouped into one self
(URCAD) enablestudents to explore and comprehend the essence of research.Undergraduate students participating in research experiences show to enhance many of theirtechnical and professional skills [2], [3]. Communication and critical thinking, careerclarification and even further aspirations to continue to graduate school have been documentedbecause of a research experience for a student [2], [4], [5]. Another key and important element,especially at UMBC, is the impact on diversity. These experiences demonstrate increasing self-efficacy in students who are working to complete a STEM degree, especially women andmarginalized populations [5], [6], [7], [8].However, not all students have the chance or find themselves in a position to pursue such
integrations, and belonging seminars.Although community colleges (CC) implement several FYEs -- retention, and student successcan be improved. Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, a Hispanic Servingcommunity college, developed a framework that holistically and programmatically supportengineering students through admission, transfer, and degree completion (associate andbachelor). This framework resulted in a 75% transfer rate to 4-year engineering programs withintwo years. The course provides excellent first-year experience, measures belonging and self-efficacy, and tracks the success of engineering students.The ESS is a three-credit hour seminar incorporating Introduction to the Engineering Profession,College Success, and Professional
Asian Black White Agree Agree Agree Agree Self-Efficacy I am confident that I will be 4.7 ± 0.7 4.7 ± 0.6 4.6 ± 0.7 4.5 ± 0.9 4.7 ± 0.6 4.8 ± 0.6 4.7 ± 0.5 4.7 ± 0.7 able to transfer to a 4-year institution. Self-Efficacy I am aware of the 3.9 ± 1.1 3.9 ± 1.1 3.9 ± 1.2 3.7 ± 1.2 3.9 ± 1.1 4.0 ± 1.0 4.1 ± 1.0 3.5 ± 1.3 procedures involved in transferring to a 4-year institution. Self-Efficacy I know how I can get more 4.2 ± 1.0 4.2 ± 1.0 4.2 ± 1.0 4.1
research article. Outcomes aremeasured at every end-of-semester. The generated data allow for evaluating the efficacy ofUSTEM2 versus USTEM1 and the parametric characterization of trends across semesters. In thisreport, we present preliminary results generated from five completed measurement occasions (M1-M5) for Cohort 1 (at M1: USTEM1, n=22; USTEM2, n=19) and Cohort 2 (at M1: USTEM1,n=12; USTEM2, n=17) vis-à-vis five PSO indicators: 1) academic self-efficacy in STEM(ASESTEM; an average of 3 items), 2) self-efficacy in performing STEM tasks (STEMTaskSE;an average of 4 items), 3) sense of belonging in STEM (STEMSB; an average of 18 items), 4)STEM self-identity (STEMSI; an average of 4 items), and 5) sentiments about staying in a STEMmajor
preparedness10. Workshop(s) on product commerciali- 1 2 - 2 3 4 2zation Table1: Ratings of the overall summer bridge experienceStudent self-efficacy was assessed using the Engineering Skills Self-Efficacy Scale [6]. The scalewas developed to assess the different dimensions of self-efficacy for undergraduate studentsacross various engineering-related disciplines. The measure reports three sub-scales:Experimental Skills, Tinkering Skills, and Design Skills. To assess the effectiveness of theadditive manufacturing project-based experiences, the project evaluator wrote four itemsmodeled on the existing items on the Engineering Skills Self-Efficacy Sub-Scales
, depression, and anxiety) and personal resources (self-efficacy, engagement, and motivation) using an online survey. Students also provided permissionto record their grades on course assignments for analysis. Following the end of the semester,participating students’ scores were recorded for the following: (1) Average of scores forhomework assignments; (2) Average of scores on quizzes; (3) Average of scores for each of threephases of the term project; (4) Average of scores for three midterm exams; (5) Score for classparticipation. Data will be analyzed using multiple regression models. The proposed paper willdescribe the course structure and design of the course assignments, which differ in their level offlexibility, as well as the results and
structure previously determined through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysisrevealed five latent variables that align with a framework proposed by Fila et al. [1] for teachingengineering within a humanistic lens to help students develop a sense of belonging and theirengineering identity. Our SEM analysis showed that for all students, academic self-confidenceand self-efficacy and a broad understanding of engineering both have a significant positiveinfluence on their sense of belonging, which in turn has a significant influence on their attitudestoward persisting and succeeding in engineering. Appreciating the importance of non-technicalskills in engineering had no significant influence on most students’ sense of belonging with theexception
’ workplace behaviors. The same Likert scale was used.Job roles: A few variables were included to measure job roles, including: working for a medium-or large-size business (relative to all the alternatives, coded as a 0-1 dummy variable), andmultiple choice questions about specific work functions (e.g., working in R&D, Design,Manufacturing, or Management roles) and career choices (e.g., Startup career).Self-efficacy measures: Self-efficacy measures people’s perceived confidence in their ability tosuccessfully perform tasks and activities in certain domains, and have shown to be importantpredictors of their work outcomes [74]. We use pre-established scales as detailed in [61] tocapture participants’ beliefs about their personal efficacies in four
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development of a measure of engineering identity. In ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition. 2016.[16] V. L. Bieschke, K. J., Bishop, R. M., & Garcia, “The utility of the research self-efficacy scale,” J.Career Assess., vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 59–75, 1996.
high.However, the authors did not find a correlation between self-efficacy and exam grades. While theauthors attributed this to a small sample size, both troubleshooting and the measure of self-efficacy primarily focused on data collection and documentation during experiments (Domain 2).We wonder if high self-efficacy related to Domain 2 might be a weaker correlate of learning thanother domains, in part because students may experience what scholars have named “deceptiveclarity,” a phenomenon in which students underestimate how complex something is based onhaving completed a simplified version of the task [9]. The activities associated with collectingdata and monitoring during the experiment are somewhat more straightforward compared toactivities in
theoretical framework to identify the beliefs that mostaccurately predict behavior. In December 2021, a survey was conducted in the first-yearengineering program at a large public university with a predominantly White population (n = 452).The self-report survey instrument included measures of mental health help-seeking intention,attitude, perceived norm, personal agency, and outcome beliefs guided by the IBM. Respondentsexhibited high scores on scales measuring their attitude towards seeking help, perceived control,and self-efficacy. This suggests that, on average, first-year engineering students had positiveperceptions of their seeking help, felt in control of their decisions to seek help, and were confidentin their ability to seek help. Students
[1]. FET is a framework designed to evaluate ToLthrough the factors that impede or facilitate the transfer. In contrast with other methods that focuson determining the factors (see, for example, [9], [16], [17]), the FET model aims to assess them[1]. Furthermore, the FET’s framework encompasses evaluating multiple dimensions influencingthe ToL. Specifically, the FET model's categories include transfer dimensions, achieved learning,and intent to transfer. The transfer dimensions are: 1. Trainee, which includes factors related to the participants’ reactions to a training program, such as motivation of transfer, self-efficacy, and locus of control; 2. Training, that evaluates the training itself and its design, and includes factors
context of such available resources isof broad interest to the engineering community. This study sought to measure the effectivenessof a junior-level clinical observations course designed for a major land-grant, public universitywithout proximity to a medical school. We compared IP generation and pre- and post-classsurveys were used to quantify students’ self-efficacy, motivations, and ability to makeconnections to real-world problems. The total number of IP applications increased more thantwo-fold following the adoption of the course, and survey results indicated students’ collectiveimproving understanding of the design process and increased confidence in engineering-relatedskills. This study included a sample size of 75 undergraduate students
students' motivation topursue a career in microelectronics differ after this limited curriculum intervention?Literature ReviewThe Role of Interest in Career DevelopmentSocial Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) [9] is an overarching conceptual framework that guidesall of the decisions of the Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) project. SCCTemphasizes the role of relevant interests in career development. Within SCCT's Choice Modeland Interest Model, interest directly links self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and career-relatedchoices [9]. Because of this, many studies seeking to affect student's interest in engineeringcareers focus on increasing student self-efficacy and outcome expectations. In SCCT, interestsdirectly relate to choice
pass the course with at least a “C”. Students earning a “D” passed all the required Level 1skills, but did not regularly submit homework or daily class notes. Students earning an “F” did not passthe required Level 1 skills. All students earning an “F” did not regularly attend in-person meetings,submit homework, or sit for test assessments. Figure 2: Overall course grades for MBL system at UMU (2020) and ONU (2021-23).Student self-efficacy was measured by surveys administered during the 15th week of the semesterduring 2021, 2022, and 2023. The students ranked their competence with each skill on Likert Scale, andthen the student responses were compared across the course offerings (Fig. 3). Overall, the updatedMBL-approach resulted in
-awareness related to the dimensions of self-reflection and insight. In the literature, thedimension of self-awareness is often assessed as engineering self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is anindividual's belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals [20]. Inengineering education, studies have measured self-efficacy among engineering students relatedto engineering design [21], mathematics aptitude [22], and general and skill-specific engineering[23]. Nevertheless, self-efficacy is only one dimension of one’s overall self-awareness. We arguethat you cannot consider a single aspect of an engineer’s being, such as their efficacy, andneglect to assess how that contributes to their overall identity as an engineer (i.e., overall
, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 7-15, 2014.[7] S. B. Wilson and P. Varma-Nelson, "Small Groups, Significant Impact: A Review of Peer- Led Team Learning Research with Implications for STEM Education Researchers and Faculty," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 93, pp. 1686-1702, 2016.[8] S. B. Wilson and P. Varma-Nelson, "Implementing Peer-Led Team Learning and Cyber Peer-Led Learning in an Organic Chemistry Course," Journal of College Science Teaching, vol. 50, pp. 44-50, 2021.[9] J. E. Klobas, S. Renzi and M. L. Nigrelli, "A scale for the measurement of self-efficacy for learning (SEL) at univeristy," Bocconi University, 2007.[10] K. Wilson, K. Luthi, D. Harvie and M. Surrency, "Strategies for Engagement of Non- Traditional Students
previous research shows thatconfidence or self efficacy greatly impacts perseverance in the major [6]. If underrepresentedstudents in particular say that assessment and reporting practices negatively impact theirconfidence and are not always accurate representations of their learning, then these studentsmight be discouraged from persisting in the engineering major, thus further perpetuating thediversity problem that already exists in the profession.This paper explores how students describe the effect of assessment practices on their perceivedsense of efficacy. Specifically, it examines whether students report differences in their sense ofself-efficacy in response to different kinds of assessment (eg. tests vs. hands-on projects) andreporting of
changes in STEM self-efficacy, sense ofbelonging, GPA, persistence in STEM major, good standing, and graduate school application. Aregression model was utilized to examine the relationship between participating in anengineering course section by level of implementation and student outcome data. Findings fromthe regression analysis indicated no statistically significant differences between studentsparticipating in a moderate or high implementation redesigned section compared to a sectionwith no redesigned lessons. Student self-efficacy was marginally significant (p=.10) afteraccounting for student characteristics and instructor effects. While no significant impact wasdetermined across the various outcome measures due to limited sample size and
-Efficacy (ASE). The ASE evaluates an individual’s confidence regarding theiracademic abilities [30]. This instrument consists of eight items, including “I know how to takenotes [31].” Items were rated from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). The developmentstudy provided validity evidence based on reliability coefficients and convergent evidence for theproposed score use. We could not find any follow-up validation studies of the scale, likelybecause academic self-efficacy measurements are often tailored to specific research contexts orpedagogical purposes. In our research, we performed both EFA and CFA to validate the score’sproposed factor structure further and assess individual item loadings.3.3 Data ProcessingAll analyses were
promptedstudents to synthesize and apply the concepts learned during the hands-on activities.Data AnalysisStatistical AnalysisData were analyzed using SPSS software, Version 29 [18]. The analysis included independentsamples t-tests to compare the pre-test scores of participants based on their prior attendance at aSaturday STEM Academy. Paired samples t-tests were then conducted to evaluate the impact ofthe intervention on the students' self-efficacy, STEM identity, and engineering knowledge. Theassumptions for each test were verified prior to analysis. Hedges' g was calculated to estimate theeffect sizes, providing a measure of the magnitude of the intervention's impact while accountingfor the small sample size.Qualitative AnalysisFollowing the academy
about post-high school plans. The pre-and post-surveys asked participants about their career interests or anticipated majors.Parts of the Knowledge, Awareness, and Motivations (KAM) survey tool were modified toevaluate awareness, exposure, career interest, and motivations. The KAM survey is a modifiedversion of the Motivation and Exposure in Microelectronics Instrument [6], an instrumentderived from the Nanotechnology Awareness Instrument [7]. The instrument was initiallydeveloped to assess changes in awareness, exposure, motivation, and knowledge ofnanotechnology [7]. To measure students’ self-efficacy and career outcome expectations, weadministered a modified Social Cognitive Career Theory Survey (SCCT) [8]. TheMicroelectronics SCCT Survey
, Attainment Value, Utility Value, Self-Efficacy, and Cost. Interest Value measures howinterested students are in obtaining their degree, Attainment Value measures the importance ofobtaining their degree, Utility Value measures how useful the degree is to the students, and Costrefers to the amount of resources, such as time or money, which are required to obtain theirdegree [20], [23]. Self-Efficacy refers to the confidence students’ have in obtaining their degree[24]. The 35-item likert scale questions (range from 1 – strongly disagree to 7 – strongly agree)were updated to reflect a graduate student setting and then finalized through a think aloudprotocol [23]. Survey data were collected from a sample of 28 students of the eligible 34 studentsin Fall