Tandra Tyler‐Wood

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Total Citations

156

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About

Tandra Tyler-Wood is a leading scholar in STEM education, whose research focuses on fostering positive STEM dispositions and engagement among secondary school students. Her most influential work, "Alignment of Hands-on STEM Engagement Activities with Positive STEM Dispositions in Secondary School Students" (2015), has garnered 156 citations, underscoring its impact on understanding how experiential learning shapes student attitudes toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Tyler-Wood’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that carefully designed hands-on activities can significantly enhance students’ self-efficacy, interest, and persistence in STEM fields—a critical insight for educators aiming to address declining STEM participation. Her research bridges theory and practice, providing evidence-based frameworks for curriculum design that prioritize authentic, inquiry-driven experiences. Beyond this seminal paper, Tyler-Wood has advanced the field by exploring how technology-enhanced learning environments and teacher professional development can further support STEM identity formation. Her work is widely cited by researchers and practitioners seeking to cultivate a diverse and motivated STEM workforce, making her a pivotal figure in the movement to transform STEM education through engagement-driven pedagogy.