Conference Session

Computing Research I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Taheri, Florida International University; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University; Mark A Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Deepa Chari, Florida International University; Zahra Taheri

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

some educationaland career choices are made. SCCT shows the impact of interest and self-efficacy, learningexperiences, personal inputs and environmental influences on choice actions, persistence andsatisfaction.Likewise, disciplinary identity theory [12], [13] describes how students’ perceived feelings oftheir competence/performance, recognition, interest, and sense of belonging form their identities.In this framework (Figure 1), identity has been defined using four sub-constructs includingcompetence/performance, recognition, interest, and sense of belonging [14]. Student interest isdefined by their engagement with respect to a topic. Competence/performance refers to astudent’s self-confidence in understanding a particular topic and feeling