ERIC Number: EJ965029
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Apr
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The IT Gender Gap: Experience, Motivation and Differences in Undergraduate Studies of Computer Science
Mirjana, Ivanovic; Zoran, Putnik; Anja, Sisarica; Zoran, Budimac
Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, v12 n2 p170-186 Apr 2011
This paper reports on progress and conclusions of two-year research of gender issues in studying computer science at Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad. Using statistics on data gathered by a survey, the work presented here focused on identifying, understanding, and correlating both female and male students' performance, professional motivation, ambition, confidence level and attitudes towards differences, learning quality and nature of the field. Results show agreement with theoretical predictions and significant improvement over previous efforts; providing profound implications for future studies of gender-sensitive IT education in the region and beyond. (Contains 11 tables.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Computer Science, Gender Issues, Gender Differences, Females, Males, Undergraduate Students, Satisfaction, Disproportionate Representation, Academic Achievement, Self Concept, Computer Science Education, Information Technology, College Environment, Student Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Sex Stereotypes
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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