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AuthorAl-thani, Noora J.
AuthorSiby, Nitha
AuthorSaad, Azza
AuthorBhadra, Jolly
AuthorQahtani, Noora
AuthorSellami, Abdellatif
AuthorAhmad, Zubair
Available date2024-12-05T11:51:14Z
Publication Date2025-02
Publication NameEvaluation and Program Planning
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102517
CitationAl-Thani, N. J., Siby, N., Saad, A., Bhadra, J., Qahtani, N., Sellami, A., & Ahmad, Z. (2024). Meta-analysis of chemistry-based interdisciplinary informal research experience program for high school students. Evaluation and Program Planning, 102517.
ISSN0149-7189
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/61706
AbstractResearch-based learning models, particularly interdisciplinary programs, are crucial in promoting STEM skills and fostering positive attitudes among students. This study presents a meta-analysis evaluating the impact of a chemistry-based interdisciplinary research experience program on high school students in Qatar. Over ten cohorts from 2010 to 2020, 230 students participated in multidisciplinary, hands-on research experiences. The study used pre-post questionnaires and t-test analyses, with further meta-analysis conducted using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software to evaluate the program's effectiveness in shaping STEM attitudes. Significant findings emerged, with a notable large effect size (Cohen's d = 0.885), underscoring the program's efficacy in bolstering positive STEM attitudes among students. The study observed that research complexity and gender do influence the outcome of the program, aligning with the tenets of Social Cognitive Theory, which posits that both individual and contextual elements are influential in attitude formation and learning processes. Conclusively, the research substantiates that interdisciplinary, experiential learning significantly heightens student interest in STEM fields. It also points to the potential benefits of further explorations into the nuances of gender disparities and the complexity of research in enhancing the scope and impact of such educational programs.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectChemistry education
Effect sizes
High school
Meta-analysis
Qatar school education
STEM education
TitleMeta-analysis of chemistry-based interdisciplinary informal research experience program for high school students
TypeArticle
Volume Number108
ESSN1873-7870
dc.accessType Full Text


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