TITLE:
Increasing STEM Grit among Underrepresented Groups: Lessons from Our Fathers
AUTHORS:
Twianie Roberts, Orville Bignall, Sibyl Moore
KEYWORDS:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM, Grit, Underrepresented Groups, Self-Efficacy, Academic Achievement, Vicarious Experiences, Historical Contributions, Perseverance, African Americans, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Professional Development, Public Policy Articulation
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.9 No.11,
November
8,
2022
ABSTRACT: Research indicates that students with a high level of Grit and self-efficacy have higher levels of academic achievement. Grit is comprised of passion (consistency of interest) and perseverance of effort, for long-term goals. The purpose of this model is to increase Grit among underrepresented groups. It utilizes one aspect of self-efficacy, “vicarious experiences”, to increase STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Grit among underrepresented groups. Historical contributions from individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM fields are used vicariously to promote student Grit by showing examples of perseverance resulting in academic excellence. This model has implications for curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, and public policy articulation.