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Publication Date: 2021
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STEM in Movies: Female Preservice Teachers' Perspectives on Movie "Hidden Figures"
Journal of Baltic Science Education, v20 n5 p740-758 2021
Movies are informal teaching tools to make teaching relevant to a diverse group of students. The use of movies may enhance students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). They can be effective tools to build students' interest in STEM fields and raise their awareness of STEM and STEM careers. This study purpose was to identify STEM-related topics in the movie "Hidden Figures" and determine preservice female teachers' views of it. The study sample included 19 female students. A qualitative phenomenological design research method was used. Data were collected using "the Movie Hidden Figures" and a "Semi-Structured Interview" forms. Qualitative data were analyzed using semiotics and content analysis. Analysis showed that "Hidden Figures" focuses mostly on the theme of "gender perception in science" as well as "design process" and "advances in technology." Participants believed that the movie had messages mostly of negative gender perception in science. Despite that, movies emphasized that women can be mathematicians, engineers, and scientists as men. They also stated that gender equality is crucial in education. They also advocated that mathematics and engineering are essential for technological progress and female scientists can play a more active role for achievement.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Films, Females, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Mass Media Use, Sex Stereotypes, Teaching Methods, Gender Discrimination
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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