TITLE:
Utilizing Parent and Educator Self Efficacy and Grit Training to Encourage the Pursuit of STEM Careers for Elementary Students from Traditionally Underrepresented Groups
AUTHORS:
Twianie Roberts, Annette Roberts-Murray
KEYWORDS:
Self-Efficacy, Grit, Parents, Teachers, Professional Development, Underrepresented Groups, STEM, Elementary
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.10 No.13,
December
1,
2022
ABSTRACT: In the United States, there is
an increased demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Research indicates that
individuals with higher levels of self-efficacy and grit have higher levels of
academic achievement. Traditional research has focused on the self-efficacy and
grit of students. Realizing the impact that parents and educators have in the
lives of students, the purpose of this model is to determine the effect that
parent and educator self-efficacy and grit training has on the pursuit of STEM
careers for elementary students from traditionally underrepresented groups. The
data gathered, will examine the impact that professional development has on
student career choice. This model has implications for curriculum development,
professional development, instruction and policy articulation.