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Differential Engagement of Males and Females in High School Science.

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Tobin, Kenneth – International Journal of Science Education, 1988

Synthesized are the results of five qualitative investigations of high school science classrooms in Western Australia and in the state of Georgia. Gender differences were observed in each study and teachers were not aware of their occurrence. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Class Organization, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classrooms

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Tobin, Kenneth; Garnett, Pamela – Science Education, 1987

Discusses a study which examined gender related differences in participation in science activities. Based on interpretive observations and formal interviews, gender related differences in engagement patterns were evident with the high school students. Presents six assertions and provides supporting examples of gender differences. (ML)

Descriptors: Females, Foreign Countries, Naturalistic Observation, Science Education