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ERIC Number: EJ268900
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Oct
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Characteristics of Male and Female Science Teachers.
Welch, Wayne W.; Lawrenz, Frances
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n7 p587-94 Oct 1982
Comparison of science teacher characteristics revealed that females (N=72) scored higher on measures of science interest and receptivity to change while males (N=273) scored higher on science knowledge indicators and on perceptions of teaching support received. No differences on other measures were noted. Discusses implications related to females' science career selection. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Females, Science Careers, Science Education, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Sex Differences, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Science Foundation; Science Education Research