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A Narrative Study on First-Generation Women Students' Experiences and Persistence Decisions in Ontario Undergraduate Mathematics or Physics Programs.

紀錄類型:	書目-電子資源 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	A Narrative Study on First-Generation Women Students' Experiences and Persistence Decisions in Ontario Undergraduate Mathematics or Physics Programs./
作者:	Coppens, Lindsay Marie Rita.
面頁冊數:	1 online resource (234 pages)
附註:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 84-06, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International84-06A.
標題:	Education. -
電子資源:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=29259136click for full text (PQDT)
ISBN:	9798357550712

A Narrative Study on First-Generation Women Students' Experiences and Persistence Decisions in Ontario Undergraduate Mathematics or Physics Programs.
Coppens, Lindsay Marie Rita.

A Narrative Study on First-Generation Women Students' Experiences and Persistence Decisions in Ontario Undergraduate Mathematics or Physics Programs. - 1 online resource (234 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 84-06, Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto (Canada), 2022.

Includes bibliographical references

Though participation and persistence rates for women in university science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs are increasing, the experiences of an equity-deserving group, first-generation women students (FGWSs), those women first in their family to attend college or university, are not widely understood. This study used narrative inquiry and interviews to explore the journey of 12 FGWSs into and through their mathematics and physics programs, how they understood and made sense of their experiences, and how these experiences shaped their persistence decisions. The conceptual framework guiding this study draws upon Terenzi and Reason's (2005) persistence framework, De Grandi et al.'s (2019) STEM climate constructs, and STEM literature.Although findings are mostly consistent with previous research, they also reveal new insights into FGWSs' challenges and successes and how they use different lenses (e.g., gender or first-generation status) to understand their experiences. Growing up, participants developed an early interest in STEM through informal exploration and teachers who fostered their passion. Once they began university, participants felt disoriented as they were unfamiliar with the university context. Several themes emerged relating to their university journey. First, first-generation status is a hidden component of social identity acknowledged during first year. They do not know what they do not know (or should know), and some had experiences where they felt at a disadvantage. However, they were determined and recognized that they could ask their peers for advice. Second, doubts about their abilities led to lower academic confidence, imposter feelings, and thoughts about switching programs. However, they adopted new perspectives on learning and success and persisted as they felt a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Third, most participants suggested that STEM professors should adopt a pedagogy of care. They felt that student-centred teaching approaches engaged them and made them comfortable approaching professors. Lastly, even though their families did not have knowledge about university, many felt that family support was influential in their persistence.Not all FGWSs have the same experiences in mathematics or physics programs, so a one-size-fits-all model to support them is not appropriate. Several recommendations for post-secondary institutions and STEM departments are provided.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2023

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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