An Investigation of Black Males in Advanced Placement Math and Science Courses and Their Perceptions of Identity Related to STEM Possibilities
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| Title: | An Investigation of Black Males in Advanced Placement Math and Science Courses and Their Perceptions of Identity Related to STEM Possibilities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Flowers, Alonzo M., III (ORCID |
| Source: | Gifted Child Today. Jul 2019 42(3):129-139. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | African American Students, Males, STEM Education, Advanced Placement, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Identification (Psychology), Self Concept, Values, High School Students |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1076217519842213 |
| ISSN: | 1076-2175 |
| Abstract: | Given the need to increase Black males' participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), this study employed a multiple case studies approach to investigate the perceptions of identity to STEM possibilities of Black males who participated in advanced placement and math and science courses. A conceptual framework of self-efficacy and science identity was utilized to examine their perceptions. Three themes that emerged from data analysis included the following: "Establishing the Possibilities of a STEM Identity", "Self-Efficacy: Conflicting Self-Identity Formation", and "Community Support Integral to Positive Self-Identity". The authors offer three recommendations for practitioners to cultivate Black males' STEM identity and, subsequently, STEM possibilities in the future. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1219781 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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