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The percentage of Malaysian students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is less than 60%, as highlighted by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI). STEM talent is essential as the catalyst for the development of a country. The vision of the Sustainable D...

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Main Authors: Fridrict, Ninalyn, Andrew, Shirley Arvilla, Othman, Maryam Qaameelah, Mohd Fikri Lai, Abdul Aziz Lai, Lepit, Ajis
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Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah 2023
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Study and teaching
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spelling my.uitm.ir.794622023-06-16T00:07:02Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/79462/ Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.] borneoakademika Fridrict, Ninalyn Andrew, Shirley Arvilla Othman, Maryam Qaameelah Mohd Fikri Lai, Abdul Aziz Lai Lepit, Ajis Study and teaching Study and teaching The percentage of Malaysian students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is less than 60%, as highlighted by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI). STEM talent is essential as the catalyst for the development of a country. The vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations to produce new science and technology that are sustainable, affordable, and safe, could be achieved by encouraging students to take courses in science and technology. One of the universities in Sabah has taken the initiative to conduct a STEM outreach programme at SMK Tongod during the Imbak Canyon Scientific Expedition 2022 to promote STEM. The study was conducted to identify the factors that influence the intention of secondary students to pursue STEM education. The theory underpinning the present study was the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). The dependent variable was students’ intention to study STEM, and the independent variables were attitude towards STEM, normative social influences, and self-efficacy. The data were collected using questionnaires, which were distributed to 50 secondary students. The data were analysed using the SmartPLS. The findings have important implications. Parents, educators, and society can influence students’ attitudes towards STEM education. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah 2023-06 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/79462/1/79462.pdf Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.]. (2023) Borneo Akademika <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/Borneo_Akademika.html>, 7 (1). pp. 9-14. ISSN 2462-1641 https://borneoakademika.sabah.uitm.edu.my/
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topic Study and teaching
Study and teaching
spellingShingle Study and teaching
Study and teaching
Fridrict, Ninalyn
Andrew, Shirley Arvilla
Othman, Maryam Qaameelah
Mohd Fikri Lai, Abdul Aziz Lai
Lepit, Ajis
Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.]
description The percentage of Malaysian students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is less than 60%, as highlighted by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI). STEM talent is essential as the catalyst for the development of a country. The vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations to produce new science and technology that are sustainable, affordable, and safe, could be achieved by encouraging students to take courses in science and technology. One of the universities in Sabah has taken the initiative to conduct a STEM outreach programme at SMK Tongod during the Imbak Canyon Scientific Expedition 2022 to promote STEM. The study was conducted to identify the factors that influence the intention of secondary students to pursue STEM education. The theory underpinning the present study was the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). The dependent variable was students’ intention to study STEM, and the independent variables were attitude towards STEM, normative social influences, and self-efficacy. The data were collected using questionnaires, which were distributed to 50 secondary students. The data were analysed using the SmartPLS. The findings have important implications. Parents, educators, and society can influence students’ attitudes towards STEM education.
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author Fridrict, Ninalyn
Andrew, Shirley Arvilla
Othman, Maryam Qaameelah
Mohd Fikri Lai, Abdul Aziz Lai
Lepit, Ajis
author_facet Fridrict, Ninalyn
Andrew, Shirley Arvilla
Othman, Maryam Qaameelah
Mohd Fikri Lai, Abdul Aziz Lai
Lepit, Ajis
author_sort Fridrict, Ninalyn
title Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.]
title_short Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.]
title_full Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.]
title_fullStr Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.]
title_full_unstemmed Factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study STEM / Ninalyn Fridrict ... [et al.]
title_sort factors influencing secondary students’ intention to study stem / ninalyn fridrict ... [et al.]
publisher Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah
publishDate 2023
url https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/79462/1/79462.pdf
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