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ERIC Number: EJ273341
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Jan
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Elementary School Children's Perceptions of Scientists.
Schibeci, Renato A.; Sorensen, Irene
School Science and Mathematics, v83 n1 p14-20 Jan 1983
The study looked at the potential of the Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) as a quick, reliable method of assessing elementary school children's images of scientists. Two schools were chosen from very different environments in Western Australia. Results indicated that the DAST is potentially useful to assess global images. (MP)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Science Education, Scientists, Stereotypes, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Draw a Scientist Test; Science Education Research