Date of Award
1992
Document Type
Practicum-NSU Access Only
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Child and Youth Studies
Advisor
Georgianna Lowen
Keywords
attitude, interest, motivation, science careers, secondary
Abstract
This practicum was designed to assist middle school students in evaluating personal interest, attitude, and motivation toward science and science-related careers. In minimizing the pervasive and prevalent procrastination, students engaged in activities to formulate both future academic and career plans.
The writer secured science-related professionals to introduce specific career techniques that involved student interaction to gain exposure to a science-related career. Through journal writing the students evaluated and synthesized information relative to personal likes, dislikes and interests to develop plans for high school science courses and a possible career path.
Analysis of the results revealed that (a) the interest, attitude, and motivation toward science and science-related careers increased among the 28 participants; (b) although a first time experience for many, some committed to keeping a career aspiration journal; and (c) expressed interest in enrolling in higher level science courses in high school emerged.