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Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 19, Issue 2, Article 1 (Dec., 2018) |
INTEREST IN STEM CAREER QUESTIONNAIRE
Please check/tick (√) the appropriate box that corresponds to your answer or where relevant, specify your answers in the blank spaces provided.
1. Gender: Male Female
2. Races: Malay Chinese Indian Others: Please state:_______________
3. Types of School: Public School Boarding School Junior Science College
4. Monthly income: RM 1000 and above RM 1001 – RM 2499 RM 2500 –RM 4999 RM 5000 and above
5. a. Father's/Guidance's occupation: ______________________
b. Mother's Occupation :__________________________
6. Number of family members :_____
Ambition:_____________________________________________________________
7. What is the problem that you want to solve in the future? Please state :
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Section B: Learning Experience Activities
I) Activities in the classroom
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I conduct experiments or science projects in the laboratory or in the school environment. 1
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I learn to evaluate the results of experiments. 1
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I was taught the methods to solve problems in everyday life (e.g., how to dry clothes during the rainy season). 1
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I work together with my friends as a team in doing activities in the classroom. 1
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II) Outdoor Classroom Activities
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I invent products involving scientific and mathematical applications (e.g., creating robots or creating rockets).
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I join STEM related clubs in school.
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I visit STEM related museums.
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I visit science centers (e.g., Planetarium, Petroscience, the Observatory).
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I participate in STEM related competitions.
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I visit research centers at factories or at universities.
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I attend STEM related carnivals.
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I attend STEM related camps.
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Section C: Social Influences on STEM Education and Careers
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My parents encourage me to pursue a career in STEM.
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My parents encourage me to participate in activities outside the school that are related to STEM.
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My parents send me for science or math tuition.
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There are members of my family who are involved in STEM careers.
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My teacher encourages me to perform well in science or mathematics
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Most of my friends like science or mathematics subject.
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Most of my friends want to engage in STEM careers.
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I can talk to my friends about the latest technology.
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My school counselor guides me about career opportunities in STEM.
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There are activities related to STEM held in my community (for example STEM carnivals or camps)
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There is a science center (Planetarium, Petroscience, Observatory) in my community.
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Section D: Media Influences on Interest in STEM Careers
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I like watching STEM programs on television.
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I like watching movies related to STEM.
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I like surfing the internet for information related to STEM.
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I like reading magazines related to STEM.
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I like reading comics related to STEM.
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I discuss matters related to STEM on social media with my friends
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I like playing digital games related to STEM.
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Section E: STEM Learning Self-Efficacy
I) SCIENCE
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I can obtain good grades in science subjects.
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I can solve problems related to science concepts well.
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I can write laboratory reports (experimental reports) correctly.
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I can collect information on scientific concepts properly.
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I am sure that I can carry out scientific experiments in the laboratory properly.
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II) TECHNOLOGY
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I can download an image or video from the Internet.
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I can handle everyday technological products easily (e.g., blender, microwave, toaster, rice cooker).
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I can use the computer properly.
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I can handle digital devices properly (e.g., smartphone, iPad, tablet)
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I can use social media properly (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
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III) ENGINEERING
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I am sure that I can build a robot from Lego.
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I can use welding tools properly.
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I can assemble furniture.
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I can build electronic circuits.
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I can repair a broken toy.
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IV) MATHEMATICS
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I can obtain good grades in mathematics subjects.
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I am confident that I can record data accurately.
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I can draw a graph from the provided data.
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I am competent in using scientific calculators.
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I can solve mathematical problems properly.
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Section F: Perception of STEM Careers
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The condition of STEM related workplace is safe.
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I get satisfaction if I work in STEM related fields.
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Careers in STEM fields are prestigious.
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The income of workers in STEM fields is high.
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Those in STEM fields can get jobs easily.
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STEM fields can provide greater career opportunities.
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Workers in STEM fields have enough time with their families.
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Workers in STEM fields can help the lives of others.
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Working in STEM fields require higher-order thinking skills. 1
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Jobs in STEM fields require construction skills
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Working in STEM fields require creative problem-solving skills.
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Workers in STEM fields are required to work as a team.
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Section G: Interest in STEM Careers
Below are descriptions of subject areas that involve math, science, engineering and/or technology, and lists of jobs connected to each subject area. As you read the list below, please let us know how interested you are in the subjects and the jobs by circling a number from 1 to 10 for each item to show your level of interest. (Please note that lower numbers show you are less interested while higher numbers show higher interest). Please CIRCLE the number that relates to how interested you are in the subjects or jobs.
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Physics: Aviation engineer, alternative energy technician, lab technician, physicist, astronomer.
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Environmental Works: Pollution control analyst, environmental engineer or scientist, erosion control specialist, energy systems engineer and maintenance technician.
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Biology and Zoology: Biological technician, biological scientist, plant breeder, crop lab technician, animal scientist, geneticist, zoologist.
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Mathematics: Accountant, applied mathematician, economist, financial analyst, mathematician, statistician, market researcher, stock market analyst.
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Earth Science: Geologist, weather forecaster, archaeologist, geoscientist.
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Computer Science: Computer support specialist, computer programmer, computer and network technician, gaming designer, computer software engineer, information technology specialist.
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Medical Science: Clinical laboratory technologist, medical scientist, biomedical engineer, epidemiologist, pharmacologist.
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Chemistry: Chemical technician, chemist, chemical engineer.
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Energy: Electrician, electrical engineer, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician, nuclear engineer, systems engineer, alternative energy systems installer or technician.
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Engineering: Civil, industrial, agricultural, or mechanical engineers, welder, auto-mechanic, engineering technician, construction manager.
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Entrepreneur or business scientists: Designing STEM-related products through innovation.
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Science Teachers/Educators: Educators who teach STEM and its applications at schools and universities.
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