ERIC Number: EJ1429529
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1526-2367
EISSN: EISSN-1557-5284
Making the Case for Elementary Biomedical Education in Rural Communities
Amanda Obery; Matt Queen
Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, v25 n1 p5-12 2024
Exploring the intersections of CTE and STEM education may foster interest in critical rural healthcare careers beginning in elementary school. Starting early to develop career awareness may be essential and best take advantage of the possible flexibility that rural schools can provide. This study provides a theoretical foundation for rural biomedical education efforts and measured the outcomes of an elementary biomedical intervention. Results show an increase in career aspirations and self-efficacy while maintaining high levels of student interest. In addition, when exploring what drives career aspirations in students, results show that self-efficacy is mediated by student interest fully. Overall, the study shares one effective educational path to enable students to become aware of and begin to develop a skillset for a biomedical career present in their community.
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Career Awareness, Rural Schools, Occupational Aspiration, Self Efficacy, Student Interests, Vocational Education, STEM Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 5, Program Effectiveness, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education
Institute for STEM Education and Research. P.O. Box 4001, Auburn, AL 36831. Tel: 334-844-3360; Web site: https://www.jstem.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) (DHHS/NIH)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: R25GM137374