Evaluation of an Integrative STEM Program: The Students' Perspective

• In Event: Research in STEM and Career and Technical Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate an integrative STEM education program. Twenty students participated in this study. The mean scores for the levels of engagement for STEM disciplines and STEM careers ranged from a high of 6.21 to a low of 4.10, which indicated high levels of engagement for STEM disciplines and STEM careers. For capacity, the mean scores were 4.35 on Knowledge and 4.30 on Information for the group; White students had the highest mean scores on both items, Knowledge and Information and female students were higher on Knowledge. The mean scores ranged from a high of 4.00 to a low of 2.50 on a five-point scale for continuity.

Authors

• John Mativo, University of Georgia - Athens

• Bettye P. Smith, University of Georgia