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Title:
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EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF FIELD TRIPS ON SCIENCE IDENTITY |
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Author(s):
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Leila A. Mills, William Katzman |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-43-2 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2015 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Role model, science identity, science participation |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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202 |
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Last Page:
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208 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The purpose of this work-in-progress study is to examine science identity of elementary school students in relation to participation in science. The questions asked in this initial analysis were: How will a field trip to a science research and learning center affect students desires to learn and participate in science and does interviewing scientists alter this effect? A total of 151 elementary school (Grade 5) students (76 female and 75 male) participated in an experimental study. Participants were randomly assigned to two different experimental groups: 1) The experiment group attended the field trip and had the opportunity to meet and interview scientists. 2) The control group attended the field trip and did not meet and interview scientists. Results showed that all field-trip participants reported greater interest in their desire to become a scientist and participate in science after the field trip. Additionally, after the field trip, students who interviewed scientists were significantly higher in their desire to become a scientist than students who did not. |
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