Motivational factors in makerspaces: a mixed methods study of elementary school students’ situational interest, self-efficacy, and achievement emotions

Abstract Background Design-based learning and makerspace programs have been shown to be effective in increasing student motivation for STEM learning. Since these programs have largely been implemented for middle school and older students, less is known about their motivational implications in elemen...

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Main Authors: Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn, Ananya M. Matewos, Gale M. Sinatra, Julie A. Marsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-11-01
Series:International Journal of STEM Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40594-018-0129-0