Girls and Science: Examining Students’ Attitudes and Learning Environment Perceptions
This study sought to better understand girls and science investigating attitudes and learning environment perceptions. The research drew on an interpretivist paradigm, using a mixed method explanatory sequential design. Quantitative data collection (N=204 secondary students) involved surveys to asse...
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Curtin University
2022
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88738 |
| Summary: | This study sought to better understand girls and science investigating attitudes and learning environment perceptions. The research drew on an interpretivist paradigm, using a mixed method explanatory sequential design. Quantitative data collection (N=204 secondary students) involved surveys to assess attitudes towards science classes and learning environment perceptions. Qualitative information involved 42 interviews (N=42). Findings highlight the need to continue offering and promoting science and STEM in a gender-balanced way to increase girl’s engagement. |
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