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ERIC Number: EJ320310
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
An Assessment of the Impact of Science Experiences on the Career Choices of Male and Female Biology Students.
Kahle, Jane Butler; And Others
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n5 p385-94 May 1985
Examined 297 students in biology classes where girls are encouraged in science, focusing on actual science experiences, masculine/feminine tasks, extracurricular science activities, feelings about science classes, research funding, and science career interest. Suggests that equal experiences within science classrooms do not overcome advantages boys have due to more extracurricular science activities. (DH)
Descriptors: Biology, Career Choice, Females, High Schools, Males, Science Activities, Science Careers, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Sex Differences, Student Experience
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Science Education Research