Which role models are effective for which students? A systematic review and four recommendations for maximizing the effectiveness of role models in STEM

Abstract Is exposing students to role models an effective tool for diversifying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? So far, the evidence for this claim is mixed. Here, we set out to identify systematic sources of variability in STEM role models’ effects on student motivation: I...

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Main Authors: Jessica R. Gladstone, Andrei Cimpian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-12-01
Series:International Journal of STEM Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-021-00315-x