Career Interests Of Students Research Articles

Fueling Ambitions: The Dynamic Interplay of Personality, Cognitive, and Self-Efficacy in Fostering STEM Interest among Malaysian Secondary School Students

STEM education is an important element in today's education, especially in the career field of the future, making expertise in STEM a priority in the career market. Together with the development of science and technology, which is within the framework of the industrial revolution 4.0, STEM makes education a priority for society and the country. However, the declining participation of STEM education makes it difficult to implement some policies and strategies set by the government. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of psychological education in the areas of personality, cognition and self-efficacy on STEM career interest of students. This study can add value to the elements of psychological education and open a new dimension to increase students' interest and inclination towards the field of STEM education in school.

The impact of Geospatial Inquiry lessons on student interest in science and technology careers

AbstractAdvances in online geospatial technologies (GST) have expanded access to K‐12 classrooms which has implications for the support teachers require to effectively integrate GSTs to promote learning. Previous studies have shown the impact of GST‐integrated lessons on student engagement, spatial thinking skills, and/or content knowledge; however, most of these studies have been small in scope and scale and frequently focus on the affordances of the technology, without addressing the context of the implementation and student characteristics for whom GST is most impactful. We attempt to address some of these gaps. Our program scaled an effective GST‐focused professional learning and development program to a national audience through a facilitator development model. This paper explores the student characteristics and lesson factors that resulted in student interest in science and technology and careers in those fields. After teaching a Geospatial Inquiry lesson created during a teacher workshop, teachers (n = 82) submitted the lessons and surveys on the implementation of Geospatial Inquiry lessons. The implementation surveys and lessons were scored for alignment to the principles of high‐quality Geospatial Inquiry. Students (n = 1924) completed a post‐lesson retrospective survey and indicated the extent to which their perceptions and attitudes toward science and technology changed because of the lesson. Results indicate that teacher GST performance is associated with increases in student outcomes. Students with previous exposure to science activities were more likely to have increased interest and excitement in science and careers in science but decreased interest in technology careers. Students who had previous exposure to technology activities had increased interest and excitement in technology and careers in technology but decreased interest in science careers. Geospatial Inquiry lessons also had a significant impact on students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. After participating in the lessons, students who identify as female reported higher engagement and interest in science and higher interest in science careers. Students who identified as Black or Hispanic also reported higher interest and excitement in science and technology, and students who identified as Black reported marginally higher interest in science careers.

Analisis Minat Karier Berdasarkan Teori Karier Holland Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama di Kabupaten Gresik

This study aims to analyze the career interests of junior high school students in the city of Gresik. Data collection used career interest instruments based on Holland's career theory (RIASEC) which was then developed by researchers. This research uses descriptive quantitative research. Sampling used random sampling of 476 students in SMPN Gresik city area (Sunan Giri Gresik Middle School with 88 students, Gresik 2nd Middle School with 298 students, and Gresik 15th Middle School with 90 students). The research instrument was tested for the validation and reliability of Cronbach's alpha. The results showed that the career personality type of junior high school students in Gresik district was the highest, namely the social career personality type, which was 32.8%. Next, namely the career personality type towards the conventional type as much as 18.7%. As many as 14.9% of junior high school students in Gresik district have a realistic career personality type. As many as 11.1% of junior high school students in Gresik district have the investigative career personality type. 12% of junior high school students in Gresik Regency and 10.5% of students have artistic career personality types.

Impacting Career Choices of Historically Underserved Secondary Students by Designing Near-Peer Directed Acid-Base Thematic Laboratory Activities to Enhance STEM Interest.

The current study describes preliminary findings from the Xavier University of Louisiana Mobile Outreach for Laboratory Enrichment (XULA-MOLE) project, which is a collaboration between Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA), a Historically Black and Catholic University, and participating 9th-12th grade classrooms in the central New Orleans area with a historically underserved student population. The project described here is geared toward providing laboratory enrichment to enhance student learning and impact student career interest in STEM fields, especially in classrooms with a much-needed "hands-on" laboratory experience which is unavailable due to a lack of resources. In this case study, we will present and discuss the inquiry-based laboratory modules for the topic area of acids and bases. These modules were created with careful thought and revision by XULA undergraduate STEM students. The experimental modules were based on the curriculum that participating teachers were discussing in the high-school classroom during the semester. The active-learning efforts were carried out during 6 weeks of the semester to provide a sustained and impactful resource for the participating classrooms. Since both groups of students (XULA-MOLE students and the high school students) were from underrepresented groups there was a strong sense of shared interest and dynamic near-peer mentorship. The project outcomes were measured using both formative and summative assessments indicative of preliminary successes in impacting career interests and increasing the content knowledge of participating high-school students.

Aspire2Health and COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on outcomes from an outreach program to increase high school student interest in rural health careers.

Rural health career outreach programs promote health careers to secondary school students and aim to address rural health workforce shortages. This study analyses student feedback data from Aspire2Health, a multidisciplinary rural health career outreach program conducted in Queensland Australia before COVID in 2019, and during COVID lockdown and isolation periods during 2020-2021. The study aims were to assess the suitability of the program and its elements, the program's short-term impact on students' interest in health careers and whether COVID restrictions on program delivery affected students' program experience and outcomes. We conducted statistical and semantic analysis of data collected pre- and peri-COVID from participating secondary school students living in regional, rural and remote Australian communities. Data validity was established by triangulating quantitative results from items using a five-point Likert scales, qualitative themes from short-response items and frequency analysis of themes. Data were collected pre-COVID (2019, n=125) and peri-COVID (2020-21, n=248). Student responses to the program remained extremely positive despite COVID-imposed restrictions. Feedback scores indicated quite strong agreement in pre- and peri-COVID periods that the program motivated students to pursue a career in health (mean (M)=4.6 pre-COVID v M=4.5 peri-COVID) and that students would recommend the program to a friend (M=4.8 pre-COVID v M=4.7 peri-COVID). Overall ratings of the event were high, although a drop occurred during the peri-COVID period (M=4.8 pre-COVID v M=4.7 peri-COVID; p=0.043). Activity interest rankings indicated that, irrespective of the pandemic, clinical skills sessions, meeting health professionals and watching the emergency scenario were more interesting to students than ambulance and hospital tours (p<0.001). Four themes were generated from analysing qualitative data. In response to the item 'What did you enjoy the most?' the themes were 'clinical skills' (n=203, 55% of respondents) and 'interacting with professionals' (n=146, 39% of respondents). Responses to 'Is there anything we could do differently?' produced the themes 'no changes required' (n=158, 58% of respondents) and 'variety and duration' (n=40, 11% of respondents). 'Variety and duration' described students' desire for more variety, more professionals and more time to engage in activities. The themes and their frequency among student responses indicate strong support for the validity of the results. This study found that the Aspire2Heath program continued to motivate rural students to pursue health careers during the COVID-19 pandemic and that student interest is greatest during activities with hands-on clinical skills and student-professional interactions. These results suggests that rural health career outreach programs can be run under challenging social circumstances with confidence that students can be successfully encouraged to pursue health careers. Furthermore, program design should emphasise hands-on clinical skills and interactions with professions. These findings have practical implications for rural health career outreach programs, particularly those faced with restricted financing or external circumstances that limit their access to external healthcare resources.

Pemberian Layanan Tes Bakat dan Minat Karier (Analisis Artistik dan Sosial)

Aptitude test and career interest is one of the efforts carried out in the form of a series of tests and analysis in describing the cognitive abilities, character, talents, interests and personality of an individual in order to determine a particular major. This interest aptitude test is very helpful and has a significant influence on the success of an individual in determining and planning a future career. The problem faced by students today is the difficulty in directing their talents and career interests according to their abilities. Efforts to overcome the problems faced by individuals must be carried out effectively. The activity carried out is to carry out tests of student aptitude and career interest. This aptitude and career interest test was conducted on class XII students of Integrated Bilingual Middle School, Krian District, Sidoarjo Regency. The method of carrying out the activity of providing aptitude and career interest test services is carried out with the following stages, namely administration, analysis of the number of students taking the aptitude test and student career interest, administering the test, directing the results of the aptitude test and student career interest, as well as evaluating the implementation of the aptitude and interest test student career. Providing student aptitude and career interest test services can assist students in planning further studies at the next level of education according to their talents and interests.

An importance-performance analysis of teachers’ perception of STEM engineering design education

There is an increasing worldwide trend toward the development of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education using engineering design (ED) practice. Considering that teachers play pivotal roles in terms of student interest in STEM subjects and careers, it is important to explore teachers’ perceptions of STEM-ED education. We analysed survey data from 184 technology teachers who participated in empowerment training (using a STEM-ED curriculum) in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022. We used an importance-performance analytical model to investigate the teachers’ perceptions of STEM-ED itself, its impact on students, and the challenges experienced during implementation. The results showed that various improvements were required for STEM-ED promotion and for the preparation of STEM-ED lessons. Analysis of variance revealed that the age groups taught and the number of weekly teaching hours significantly affected the teachers’ perceptions of STEM-ED. These findings will assist educational institutions worldwide in planning future education policies, designing teacher empowerment courses, and understanding teachers’ needs in efforts to improve STEM-ED.

The Alignment between Career Interests and STEM Careers of Secondary School Students

The Alignment between Career Interests and STEM Careers of Secondary School Students

Role models’ influence on student interest in and awareness of career opportunities in life sciences

ABSTRACT The call to increase student interest in science and related careers continues to receive national attention in the United States. While many current efforts have focused on infrastructure support and innovative pedagogies to better reach and engage students, research suggests that having a career role model can influence adolescents’ interest in and choices of science courses and career pathways. This exploratory study investigated the impact of a week-long online biotechnology program called Biotech in Action (BIA) that featured career role modeling and authentic science learning. Students were engaged in career modeling sessions with multiple professionals working in related STEM fields while learning life sciences within authentic biotechnology research contexts. In total, over 400 high school students participated in BIA. The results showed that students felt they developed a better understanding of the biotechnology field and became more cognizant about steps to achieve their future career goals after BIA. Many students reported that the interactions with career role models and learning about their educational and professional pathways helped demystify science career fields. Overall, this research provides new insights to curriculum designers and researchers on integrating career role modeling and authentic learning to spark and sustain student interest in science.

Undergraduate student attitudes to current poultry industry issues over four semesters: surveying an introductory poultry science course

Individual background and demographics affect student perceptions of animal production. Understanding how science-based education alters these opinions is a critical aspect of improving university instruction as well as increasing consumer engagement in the poultry industry. The study objectives were to quantify the effects of student background, career interests, and science-based instruction on opinions regarding current issues in the poultry industry. Undergraduate students enrolled in a one semester poultry science course at Iowa State University between 2018 and 2021 were anonymously surveyed at the start and end of the semester as part of a 4-yr study. Students who opted to take the survey answered three demographic questions indicating their 1) livestock experience, 2) sex, and 3) career goals. The body of the survey consisted of 16 "poultry issue statements" where students were directed to mark a vertical dash on a 130 mm horizontal line indicating their level of agreement with each statement. Post-survey collection, the line was separated into 5 sections for discussion: responses within 0%-20% indicated strongly disagree, 21%-40% disagree, 41%-60% neutral, 61%-80% agree, and 81%-100% indicated strongly agree. Responses were analyzed using Proc Mixed in SAS Version 9.4 with a Tukey-Kramer adjustment for all pairwise comparisons using main effects including demographic categories, education (pre- or post-instruction), and year the survey was taken. Responses to various issue statements were affected by students' livestock experience (P < 0.05; 6 out of 16 statements affected), sex (P < 0.05; 5 out of 16 statements), and ultimate career goals (P < 0.05; 4 out of 16 statements). Pre- vs. post-education responses differed significantly in 6 out of 16 statements (P < 0.05), and in 2 out of 16 poultry issue statements, the year of instruction affected student response (P < 0.05). These data indicate that individual student background, sex, and differing career interests impact opinions of current topics in the broiler and layer industries. Further, science-based education as well as the year the course was taken over consecutive semesters significantly altered student opinions.

The Pulsar Science Collaboratory: Exploring Pulsars Through a Science Gateway

The Pulsar Science Collaboratory (PSC) is a research project engaging high-school students, teachers, and undergraduates in searching for pulsars in data collected with radio telescopes. The goals are to stimulate student interest in STEM careers, to prepare teachers in implementing authentic research with students by training them within a professional scientific community, to promote the student use of information technologies, and to assist the research community through pulsar discoveries. The learning is facilitated through online training, in-person workshops and camps, discussion forums, participation in capstone events, conferences, etc. The PSC is powered by HUBzero, a platform for building science gateways, which combines analytical tools, community management, course components, and collaborations in one ecosystem. Participants gain access to radio astronomy data after the successful completion of training workshops and passing a certification test. The PSC students make authentic research contributions to the scientific community, the field of pulsars, and radio astronomy.

자동차 전공 학생의 직업 흥미 유형과 학업 성취도 분석

This study was conducted to identify the suitability of majors and jobs through an analysis of the career interest types and academic achievements of automotive students in the engineering department of Y University, and to use them as basic data for learning guidance, career guidance, and curriculum development. The STRONGTM Occupational Interest Test, a standardization tool for occupational interest tests, was conducted in May of the 2022 academic year, the first semester, and in September of the 2022 academic year, the second semester. The analysis tool used SPSS 14.0 to analyze GOT, BIS, PSS, and academic achievement by performing frequency analysis, mean analysis, correlation analysis, and variance analysis. First, the type of career interest of automotive students is 86% R when examined with the 1st code, R is 46.8% when considering the 2nd code, and R is 36.4% when considering both 3rd codes, so the proportion of R type is high. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a study guidance and career guidance plan at the department level that takes into account the characteristics of the field type presented in the previous research. Second, in the correlation analysis of GOT and the Basic Interest Scale (BIS), it was analyzed that among the BIS scales of R and R, the mechanical field had the highest correlation (0.963). This results suggest that students have a very high interest in jobs and activities that work with machines. Third, in the analysis of GET and academic achievement, as mentioned in the previous study, the field type was analyzed as having the lowest academic achievement, and there was no significant difference in learning level for each type. In the future, academic achievement needs to be analyzed by subjects of liberal arts and majors, and detailed analysis is required considering values, learning attitudes, and learning methods in addition to interests. Fourth, in the Analysis of the Personal Characteristics Scale (PSS), they tend to prefer to work alone, preferring practical qualifications, short-term learning, and carrying out what they are directed to do with participatory leadership. In addition, it is analyzed that people prefer to challenge themselves towards adventure, so it is necessary to design lessons so that they can present or challenge themselves in class at school sites, and participate in certificates, competitions, and competitions.

Utilising Immersive Video Technology to improve Medical Student Education in an Operating Theatre Environment.

Educational opportunities in operating theatres are finite resources, therefore utilising them effectively is essential. Immersive video technology (IVT) may achieve this by exposing students to high-fidelity scenarios. In this study, we describe impact of IVT on student understanding of an orthopaedic procedure, barriers to surgical education, appreciation of theatre logistics and its effect on career aspirations. Purposive sampling was used to recruit UK medical undergraduates. An electronic questionnaire was developed using previous studies in the field. Half of the questionnaire was completed prior to a three-minute video describing a surgical procedure, and the second half of the questionnaire was completed after. The study design allowed researchers to collect paired qualitative data on the impact of IVT on students' subjective understanding of carpal tunnel decompression surgery and interest in surgical careers. Out of 980 contacted, 207 respondents completed the 'pre' and 'post' video questionnaires. Following the video intervention, understanding of operative principles increased from 3.3 ± 0.16 (95% CI:1-7) to 6.1 ± 0.16 (95% CI:3-10, p < 0.0001). 81% of respondents reported they would feel more confident attending a carpal tunnel decompression in theatre post-video, with 60% feeling less apprehensive and 72% stating they would feel more engaged if they were shown a short educational video beforehand. Interest in pursuing a career in surgery increased from 3.9 ± 0.30 (95% CI:1-10) before watching the video to 4.2 ± 0.28 (95% CI:1-10, p < 0.0001), post-video. This study supports the use of immersive multimedia to enhance medical education in surgery which may stimulate student interest in surgical careers.

The influence of job characteristics toward intention to pursue sales career mediated by feelings.

The sales profession has suffered from negative perception and misconception. Despite a huge opportunity in this industry, several reasons have been highlighted as deterrents to job applicants from applying for a career in sales including the unethical practices, low prestige, and uncertainty of the job. This study examines the influence of job characteristics and feelings on intention to pursue a sales career among undergraduate and postgraduate students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 251 questionnaires analyzed using Partial-Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings suggest that job characteristics and feelings have a favorable impact on intention. Job characteristics, on the other hand, influence feelings, and feelings mediate the relationship between job characteristics and intention. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by examining feelings as one of the constructs influencing sales career intention, and provides several implications to employers and business instructors to develop effective strategies to spark student interest in sales-related careers.

Middle‐ and secondary‐school students' STEM career interest and its relationship to gender, grades, and family size in Kazakhstan

AbstractDespite pervasive educational efforts, student interest in STEM careers continues to decline in many countries. The present study seeks to better understand this phenomenon by examining how internal factors (gender) and external factors (school grades, grade level, family size) relate to Kazakh students' STEM career interests. To this end, a newly developed instrument (STEM Career Interest Survey) based on social cognitive career theory was used to assess interest in STEM careers among middle‐ and secondary students in Kazakhstan. The survey was completed by a sample of 396 Kazakh students in grades 7 to 12. Our statistical analyses revealed that (1) female students were generally less interested in STEM careers than male students; (2) students with higher grades in physics classes were significantly more interested in STEM careers than low‐performing students; (3) students at higher grade levels were generally more interested in STEM careers than those in lower grade levels; (4) the number of siblings was positively associated with student interest in mathematics careers; and, (5) family support and role models were significantly correlated with student STEM career interest. Our findings suggest that student development of interest in STEM careers constitutes an epigenetic phenomenon that involves complex interactions between internal factors (e.g., self‐efficacy) and external factors (e.g., gender stereotypes). Based on this, it is argued that the promotion of student interest in STEM careers is a multifaceted problem whose resolution requires, among other things, dispelling stereotypes in students' sociocultural context through systematic renegotiation of traditional gender‐technology relations characteristic of a country's culture.

Education Research: Enhancing Medical Student Interest in Careers in the Clinical Neurosciences Through a Hands-on Procedure Workshop

Background and Objectives It is predicted that the current shortfall of neurologists will continue to grow beyond current training rates. It is well documented that medical students often possess stigmatizing beliefs toward neuroscience-based careers. Preclerkship medical education is where many medical students lay the foundation for specialty interests, and at some medical schools, it may be their only direct exposure to neurology. Providing preclerkship students with exp osure to the unique aspects of clinical neuroscience such as procedures is a possible avenue for increasing student interest. Methods and Curriculum Description We sought to assess the influence of a procedure workshop on student specialty interest. We organized a hands-on procedure workshop for preclerkship medical students to learn examination skills and procedures used by adult/pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, and psychiatrists. Twelve different stations were run by faculty, trainees, and technicians. Attendance was optional, and students were free to move between stations according to their time and interests. Most stations involved some brief education and time for students to practice or take part in the procedure. Attendees completed an exit survey on their retrospective interest in the relevant specialties before attending the workshop, prospective interest after attending the workshop, and the helpfulness of each station in understanding the procedure. Statistical analyses were performed on the survey responses to determine change in specialty interest resulting from the workshop. Results and Assessment Data A total of 111 students attended the workshop, and 104 (94%) filled out the postsurvey. Most were from the second-year medical student class. Approximately 41% of the second-year class attended. There was an increase in student interest (d = 0.6346) in the clinical neurosciences by the Fisher exact test (p &lt; 0.0001). Thirty-three attendees (32%) reported an increased interest in the specialties. Of the students who reported having no prior interest in the clinical neuroscience specialties, 82% (18/22) had an increased interest as a result of the workshop. Discussion and Lessons Learned A hands-on procedure workshop improved medical student interest in the clinical neurosciences. Although its effect on future specialty choice is unclear, preclerkship experiences such as a procedure workshop may be a useful addition to medical school curricula to foster interest in neurology and the clinical neurosciences.

The effects of parental autonomy on the creation of STEM career interests

&lt;p class="Abstract"&gt;This research paper focuses on the effects of the parent autonomy factor that supports the needs of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning and builds the interest of students in STEM careers. This was a quantitative research study that employed the parent authority questionnaire (PAQ). Based on the research objective, the questions in the PAQ were altered to evaluate the effects of parents on student interest in STEM careers and adapted to the purpose of the study. The PAQ comprises a scale of 1-10 ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Research respondents included 419 upper secondary students from national schools in Malaysia, and the research used a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The research determined parents’ autonomy towards the development of students’ STEM career interest and the data was analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results found that the autonomy of parents significantly affected upper secondary students in the development of STEM careers of students. The research question was answered by proving that the autonomy of parents is directly significant (p&amp;lt;001). Results showed that parents explicitly offer meaningful impacts and valuable values to motivate students of the science stream at the secondary level to ensure that their STEM career interests are well nurtured. The findings from this research provide useful insight into the learners, and lead to the value of autonomy of parents in promoting a curriculum design that suits the needs of students in the future.&lt;/p&gt;

Determinan Minat Berkarir Mahasiswa di Lembaga Keuangan Syariah Dengan Motivasi Sebagai Variabel Moderasi

Research Aims: This study aims to determine the influence of personality and market considerations work on student career interests in Islamic financial institutions with motivation as a moderating variable.&#x0D; Design/methodology/approach: The research method used is a quantitative method. Population this research is a student of Islamic banking UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta with a sample of 146 people obtained by purposive sampling method. Data that used is primary data, using an online questionnaire/google form. Data that obtained were analyzed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis technique through SmartPLS software.&#x0D; Research Findings: The results of the study indicate that there is a positive and significant effect of personality variables and labor market considerations on student career interests. Motivation able to moderate the relationship between labor market considerations and students' career interests. However, motivation is not able to moderate the relationship between personality and career interest student.

Survey On Career Interest of Sharia Economic Law Students In The Final Semester

This study aims to map the career interests of Islamic economic law students after graduating from college. Sharia economic law is a unique study program because it combines several major scientific competencies, namely law, economics, and sharia science. The type of research is descriptive qualitative research by distributing questionnaires. Data collection methods include filling out questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation. This study indicates that 74% of the samples taken choose to work directly rather than continue their master's studies (S2). The biggest factor influencing career choice is own desire (74%). The first priority that is most in-demand are Islamic financial institutions with 23%, the selected jobs that are the second priority that is most in demand are in non-bank companies 38%. Meanwhile, students who want to continue their studies after graduation tend to choose masters with the same major, namely the master of sharia economic law (16%). The implementation of a law degree for graduates of Islamic Economic Law has a very large advantage for graduates of Islamic Economic Law, but many students choose to work in the field of economics even though the degree obtained is a law degree because there is still a lack of understanding of law compared to law graduates from the law faculty itself.&#x0D; Keywords: Career, Sharia Economic Law, Students

Analysis of Talents and Career Interests of New Students at the University of Lampung in 2021

The aims of this study are (1) to analyze the talents of new students according to the characteristics of the job description in the creative profession, practitioner profession, academic profession, and entrepreneurial profession and (2) to analyze whether the new students match their talents and interests with their careers. What he wanted. This research was carried out simultaneously with the moment of orientation for new students at the University of Lampung in 2021. Descriptive quantitative research methods were used in this study. The subjects in this study were 5,065 new UNILA students in 2021. The survey method was used in this study. The data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis using the SPSS version 22 application tool. The researcher found that (1) The majority of new students (43.3%) had talents that matched the characteristics of the job description in the creative work profession, 26% had talent as a profession. practitioners, 18.4% have talent as an academic profession, and 12.0% have talent as an entrepreneurial profession. (2) The majority of new students (71.8%) do not match their talents and interests with the career they want. Meanwhile, 28.2% of new students are in an ideal condition where the talents and interests of students are in line with the career they want.