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ERIC Number: EJ417363
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-1926
Gender Differences and Computing in Course Choice at Entry into Higher Education.
Durndell, Alan; And Others
British Educational Research Journal, v16 n2 p149-62 1990
Reports findings of a Scottish study using questionnaires and interviews to investigate views of 387 college freshmen on course selection, specifically addressing low female enrollment in computing areas. Finds computing students motivated by extrinsic awards. Reveals stereotypes, intimidation fears, lack of role models, and teacher guidance influencing women who avoided computing and technological subjects. (CH)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Course Selection (Students), Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Role Models, Self Concept, Sex Differences, Stereotypes, Student Attitudes, Student Needs, Teacher Guidance
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: England; Scotland