To Choose or Not to Choose Science: Constructions of desirable identities among young people considering a STEM higher education programme

Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 186 - 215
Published: Jan 22, 2014
Abstract
In the literature, there is a general concern that  a less number of students choose to study science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). This paper presents results from a Danish longitudinal study which examines students’ choice of whether or not to continue studying STEM after upper-secondary school. In particular, this study focuses on students who held an STEM subject as one of their favourite subjects at secondary educational...
Paper Details
Title
To Choose or Not to Choose Science: Constructions of desirable identities among young people considering a STEM higher education programme
Published Date
Jan 22, 2014
Volume
36
Issue
2
Pages
186 - 215
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