THE EFFECTS OF GENDER IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE GROUPS

Date Issued:: 2006
Abstract/Description:: This action research study investigated the effects of gender on same and mixed gender elementary school science groups. Qualitative data for this study was collected using surveys, student focus groups, student journals, and teacher-researcher field notes and observations. Students in this study were eager to participate in science groups and demonstrated a positive attitude toward the study of science. Results also showed the types of interactions between boys and girls varied and those interactions affected their science attitude and participation. Recommendations were made for continued research to examine the long-term effects of gender groupings in the elementary science classroom.

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Name(s):	Parks, Melissa, Author Jeanpierre, Bobby, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource:	text
Date Issued:	2006
Publisher:	University of Central Florida
Language(s):	English
Abstract/Description:	This action research study investigated the effects of gender on same and mixed gender elementary school science groups. Qualitative data for this study was collected using surveys, student focus groups, student journals, and teacher-researcher field notes and observations. Students in this study were eager to participate in science groups and demonstrated a positive attitude toward the study of science. Results also showed the types of interactions between boys and girls varied and those interactions affected their science attitude and participation. Recommendations were made for continued research to examine the long-term effects of gender groupings in the elementary science classroom.
Identifier:	CFE0000954 (IID), ucf:46725 (fedora)
Note(s):	2006-05-01 M Ed Education, Department of Educational Research, Technology and Leadership Masters This record was generated from author submitted information.
Subject(s):	science gender
Persistent Link to This Record:	http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0000954
Restrictions on Access:	public
Host Institution:	UCF

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