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The Use of Theory in Research on Broadening Participation in PreK–12 STEM Education

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This paper provides a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators.

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Media Type
PDF
Resource Type
White papers
Services
Design and Development
Bodies Of Work
Early Childhood Development and Learning, Elementary and Secondary Education, STEM
Regions
United States
Authors
Powell, A., Nielsen, N., Butler, M., Buxton, C., Johnson, O., Ketterlin-Geller, L., Stiles, J., McCulloch, C.
Date
2018
Length
18 pages

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