The problem mentioned in the article is that students do not see themselves as scientists. The students are not feeling positive about their skills in a science classroom. The author of the article had a hypothesis that wearing lab coats would change students opinions about the science field. In the article the students are put into two classrooms where the teacher has one class wear a lab coat ten times within two months. The group that wore the lab coat forty-seven percent of the students changed their minds from the pre to post survey that “ they feel like others see them as someone who likes science.” In addition, “45 percent changed their responses on the post-test to positive responses.” The purpose of this study was to find a way to influence students to eventually enter into the STEM fields. In conclusion, The article was well written and I felt that it made me to want to purchase lab coats for my students, even if it’s just a cheap bulk package. I want my students to see themselves as scientists.

I feel that it is important to provide all the materials to allow my students to feel that they are a part of something. Even providing things like googles, gloves and coats will help them feel that they are a part of something bigger than them. It also helps them feel more confident and cool when they are trying something new.

References:

Ennes, M. (2018, May 29). Lab coats help students see themselves as future scientists. Retrieved October 9, 2018, from https://theconversation.com/lab-coats-help-students-see-themselves-as-future-scientists-96333