Engineering Identity Development Among Pre‐Adolescent Learners
Description
The purpose of this study was to examine the development of the Engineering Identity Development Scale (EIDS), an instrument designed to assess elementary school students' identity development in engineering. This study describes a three-phase approach to item construction, administration, and the gathering reliable and valid evidence for scores on the EIDS.
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INSTRUMENT DETAILS
Topic(s)
STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development
Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM
Author
Journal of Engineering Education
Target Gradespan(s)
Elementary school (K-5)
Additional Disciplines
Engineering - general
Engineering - aerospace
Engineering - astronomy
Engineering - design
Engineering - nanotechnology
Engineering - robotics
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