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ERIC Number: EJ628550
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
Scientists--Geeks and Nerds?
McDuffie, Thomas E., Jr.
Science and Children, v38 n8 p16-19 May 2001
Investigates teachers' impressions of stereotypes of scientists and science. Uses the Draw a Scientist Test (DAST) for nonverbal assessment and makes recommendations for strategies to build more realistic and positive images. (Contains 12 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Elementary Education, Freehand Drawing, Middle Schools, Professional Development, Science Teachers, Scientific Literacy, Scientists, Stereotypes, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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