Keywords
STEM education
initial teacher training
school performance
peer tutoring aprendizaje-servicio
educación STEM
formación inicial del profesorado
rendimiento escolar
aprendizaje autorregulado
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Abstract
Currently, there is a clear necessity to enhance the qualifications of those working in the scientific-technological field. In this regard, a STEM education program was developed with the objective of stimulating scientific-technological development in compulsory education. This study had two objectives: (1) to assess the impact of the program on the educational outcomes of primary school students at risk of social exclusion, and (2) to examine the effects of the program on the level of academic competencies of university students. With regard to the first objective, the sample comprised 50 primary school students, while the second objective was addressed with a sample of 26 students enrolled in the Degree in Primary Education. The intervention comprised 20 tutoring sessions, during which university students conducted reinforcement activities with their primary education counterparts. With regard to the outcomes observed in the sample of primary school students, the experimental group demonstrated superior performance and more positive attitudes towards science compared to the control group. However, the results with university students did not align with expectations, as no significant differences were identified. In general, the effects of the program indicate a need for further research to improve the program and achieve the desired impact.
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