Exposure to Nature Positively Affects College Students
Exposure to Nature Positively Affects College Students’ Well-Being and Mental […]
How Close Social Groups and Citizen Science Can Bolster STEM Persistence for All
Aubrey Whitehead
Virginia Military Institute
With the specter of the pandemic finally receding, we all now embrace and appreciate the value of learning away from screens. There have been many anecdotes of parents in search of non-asynchronous learning opportunities for their previously-homebound children.
How Environment Affects Language Learning
Logan Neuman
In an attempt to improve second language acquisition by lowering learners’ anxiety, studies with a variety of interventions have been conducted (Gregersen et al., 2014; Horwitz et al., 1986; Sparks et al., 2018).
The Positive Impact of Outdoor Classrooms on Well-being: A Research Perspective
Research posits that aesthetic experiences, such as communing with nature, can positively impact well-being (Vessel et al., 2019). Incorporating natural setting into schools, such as an outdoor classroom, can have a positive impact on mental well-being for both students and teachers.
New Horizons in STEM Career Motivation: Contributory, Collaborative, Co-Created, and Student-Directed Citizen Science
Technological innovations have spurred an array of innovative educational opportunities for promoting STEM career motivation and achievement for adolescent students.
Essential Elements of Citizen Science Programs for STEM Career Motivation Research
A growing trend in the field of science is for members of the general public and K-12 students to engage in citizen science activities.
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