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AuthorSiby, Nitha
AuthorAmmar, Mohammad
AuthorBhadra, Jolly
AuthorElawad, Elmogiera Fadlallh Elsaye
AuthorAl-Thani, Noora Jabor
AuthorAhmad, Zubair
Available date2024-04-02T10:10:19Z
Publication Date2024-01-01
Publication NameHigher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-07-2023-0180
CitationSiby, N., Ammar, M., Bhadra, J., Elawad, E.F.E., Al-Thani, N.J. and Ahmad, Z. (2024), "A tailored innovative model of “research internship” aimed at strengthening research competencies in STEM undergraduates", Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-07-2023-0180
ISSN20423896
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85186197764&origin=inward
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/53856
AbstractPurpose: Research internships are integral components of undergraduate programs that nurture students' skill sets. However, the current trend of these internships adopting a direct apprenticeship model, often termed “cookbook” laboratory sessions, falls short of cultivating 21st-century skills. Therefore, this study proposes an innovative Outcomes-directed Research Internship Model (ODRIM) designed to enhance research competencies. Design/methodology/approach: This study introduces a pioneering research internship model by integrating the course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) framework with principles rooted in outcomes-based education (OBE). To evaluate its effectiveness and compare it with traditional research internship models (TRIMs), a two-group pretest-posttest design was utilized. Statistical analysis was performed on data collected from 66 participants to assess their research competencies. Findings: The results revealed a significant positive difference in utilizing the tailored innovative ODRIM track (pre-mean = 17.525, post-mean = 19.875; p = 0.009) compared to the TRIM track (pre-mean = 19.769, post-mean = 19.615; p = 1.000) in enhancing overall student research competency. Specifically, this innovative internship model notably enhanced students’ abilities in conducting research, showcasing technical skills, collaborating within teams, and disseminating research outcomes, encompassing the composition of research articles and reports. Originality/value: This tailored approach to the “Research Internship” encourages a harmonious blend of hands-on, inquiry-based learning and clear, measurable learning goals. It not only cultivates an immersive and thorough research experience to improve students’ research competencies, but also guarantees a concentrated alignment with predetermined research learning objectives.
Languageen
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited
SubjectOutcomes-based education
Research competencies
Research internship
STEM education
Undergraduate
TitleA tailored innovative model of “research internship” aimed at strengthening research competencies in STEM undergraduates
TypeArticle
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