APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Exploring the Influence of HBCU Students’ Perceptions of Professor Beliefs on Student Course Engagement and Performance in Introductory STEM Courses
- Zachary Roberts
University of the District of Columbia - Laquesha Barnes
University of the District of Columbia - Robin Griffith
University of the District of Columbia - Patrice Greene
University of the District of Columbia - Afiya Fredericks
University of Texas at Austin - Afiya Fredericks
University of the District of Columbia
Abstract
This NSF-funded study investigates the impact of students' perceptions of STEM professors' beliefs on course engagement and performance. Results from 355 students at 18 HBCUs demonstrated that perceptions of professor beliefs was a significant predictor of student course engagement and performance, shedding light on factors influencing minoritized students in STEM.
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