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标题：Fostering Curiosity, Inquiry, and Scientific Thinking in Elementary School Students: Impact of the NE STEM 4U Intervention
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作者：Heather D. Leas ; Kari L. Nelson ; Neal Grandgenett 等
期刊名称：Journal of Youth Development
电子版ISSN：2325-4017
出版年度：2017
卷号：12
期号：2
页码：103-120
DOI：10.5195/JYD.2017.474
出版社：University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
摘要：In this qualitative study, we assessed the impact of the NE STEM 4U intervention on elementary school youth in terms of excitement, curiosity, and STEM concepts. The NE STEM 4U intervention incorporates a problem-based learning theoretical framework in an after-school time, weekly or twice-weekly intervention. We assessed student performance over two academic years of participation in the intervention using the Dimensions of Success observational tool. Ultimately, we link this mentor-led program with increases in curiosity, inquiry, and STEM concept gains. Taken together, these findings support after-school interventions in STEM areas as key encouraging excitement in youth and motivation to pursue a career in a STEM content area.
关键词：NE STEM 4U; afterschool; STEM; content knowledge; Dimensions of Success (DoS); outreach