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Broadening the Terrain: Examining Novel Motivational Processes in STEM Contexts

Sat, April 10, 10:40am to 12:10pm EDT (10:40am to 12:10pm EDT), Division C, Division C - Section 2a: Cognitive and Motivational Processes Paper and Symposium Sessions

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

The present symposium examines a novel set of motivational processes that may underly the well-established associations between motivational variables (e.g., expectancies, values, and goals) and broad academic outcomes of interest to STEM educators and policymakers (e.g., standardized test performance, course grades, and career aspirations). Specifically, the presenters will focus on how motivational and cognitive factors predict various ‘intermediate’ outcomes, such as initial career plans, class participation, knowledge transfer, and task preferences. The samples in their studies draw from a broad range of age groups, including elementary school, middle school, and college. By better understanding the motivational processes at work in different STEM contexts at different ages, researchers will be well-positioned to design the next generation of STEM intervention studies.

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