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Title: Integrating Aquaculture to Support STEM Education: A Qualitative Assessment to Identify High School Students' Attitudes, Interests, and Experiences
Language: English
Authors: Kenneth R. Thompson, Carl D. Webster (ORCID 0000-0002-4706-5720), Kirk W. Pomper (ORCID 0009-0004-5500-3601), Jennifer A. Wilhelm, Rebecca M. Krall (ORCID 0000-0001-7166-0776)
Source: Science Education International. 2024 35(2):133-142.
Availability: International Council of Associations for Science Education. Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Education, Buca, Izmir 35150, Turkey. Tel: +90-532-4267927; Fax: +90-232-4204895; Web site: http://www.icaseonline.net/seiweb/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
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Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Attitudes, STEM Education, Student Experience, Student Interests, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Water, Public Schools, Rural Schools, Active Learning, Student Projects, Knowledge Level, Skill Development, Program Effectiveness, Occupational Aspiration, Career Choice, Cooperative Learning
Geographic Terms: Kentucky
ISSN: 1450-104X
2077-2327
Abstract: This study explored the impact of an active project-based, aquaculture constructivist-learning program, as perceived by high school students. The purpose of this case study was to discover if participation in the program influenced students' interest, engagement, and future educational and career aspirations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) when integrating aquaculture in and outside the classroom. Likewise, the study also wanted to explore students' knowledge about aquaculture and skill development after their participation in the program. The study employed a qualitative methods approach to explore students' attitudes and experiences. Qualitative data were collected from post-student focus groups at three different public, rural high schools in Kentucky. Other qualitative data included teacher journal reflections (e.g., personal documents) and public newspaper articles (e.g., public documents). Four emergent themes were found: (1) Students show excitement and enthusiasm in the hands-on, aquaculture program; (2) students show attention to detail in the hands-on, aquaculture tasks, it sticks, and are more responsible; (3) students are collaboratively engaged with their peers; and (4) greater interest and confidence in STEM through practical application. Results demonstrated that the program engaged learners in real-world problem-solving and decision-making situations while working collaboratively in small works. It also appears that students gained an important life skill, responsibility, as well as self-confidence in STEM, after participating in the program.
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Entry Date: 2024
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