identified for various components of the logic model. Interest in science, attitudesrelated to interest, e.g. gender bias, and self-efficacy can be measured with surveys and one-on-one or focus group interviews.20,21 Commitment to science education and/or careers cangenerally not be observed or measured within the time and resource restraints of the program.However, social scientist often use “behavioroid” measures, that is, a measure of commitmentthat more than an expressed attitude but not an immediately observed behavior.22 Unlikeattitudinal measures, e.g. checking yes to a survey item, “I would like to attend more scienceeducation”, behavioroid measures entail a commitment to a behavior such as signing up for anactual future training.The
minor werephrased as questions in a recent assessment of the program:281. How does the minor affect students’ motivation and self-efficacy?2. Are these students more successful in tackling ambiguous problems and thinking innovatively?3. Are these students more likely to see the connections to aspects of problems outside those related to their individual discipline, especially relating to business and finance?4. Do these students exhibit better communication, leadership, and teamwork skills?This study28 of existing student attitudes found: • While there were statistical trends that the students in the minor had a higher self- efficacy, no definitive statements could be made regarding this difficult to measure
director at-large (2013-15) positions.Dr. Lori D. Lindley, Gannon University Lori D. Lindley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling, and the Associate Dean of the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Vocational Behavior and the Journal of Career Assessment. Her research is on women’s career development, specifically self-efficacy and career barriers.Dr. Elisa M. Konieczko, Gannon University Elisa M. Konieczko, Professor of Biology at Gannon University, received her
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