Impact of Gender Characteristics of Instructional Materials: An Integration of the Research Literature.

Schau, Candace Garrett; Scott, Kathryn P.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Impact of Gender Characteristics of Instructional Materials: An Integration of the Research Literature.

Schau, Candace Garrett; Scott, Kathryn P.

Journal of Educational Psychology, v76 n2 p183-93 Apr 1984

The results of synthesizing 40 studies regarding the effects of gender characteristics of instructional materials on students indicate that sex-equitable materials can improve both male and female students' learning experiences and assist in developing gender-balanced associations and more flexible sex role attitudes. Effects on preference and comprehension are discussed. (BS)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Language Usage, Learning Theories, Meta Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Reading Interests, Research Needs, Sex Bias, Sex Fairness, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Social Cognition, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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