Autor(s):

Borislava Kostova, Institute of Robotics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria, borislava.kst@gmail.com

https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0738

Abstract:

    The aim of this paper is to test the hypothesis that educational activities with 3D printing can increase the motivation for science and technology of students without pre-existent interest in STEM disciplines. Such students were recruited from the specialized class in garment construction in “Dimitar Talev” professional high school in Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria. The effect of the intervention with 3D printing on the construct named “science and technology motivation” is measured through a five – point Likert scale survey – the pre-existent “Science Motivation Questionnaire”. The analysis of the data shows an increase in the construct. The themes where the most significant effect is observed are analyszed in order to give insights for future research and STEAM lesson design.

Keywords:

3D Printing; STEAM; Science Motivation; Technology Motivation;

Received:

25-09-2025

Accepted:

29-12-2025

Published:

31-12-2025

Cite (APA style):

Kostova, B. (2025). Increasing Science and Technology Motivation in Fashion Students through Educational Activities with 3D Printing, Science Series "Innovative STEM Education", volume 07, ISSN: 2683-1333, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, pp. 407-413, DOI: https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0738

PDF file address:

http://www.math.bas.bg/vt/stemedu/books/07/STEM.2025.0738.pdf