Understanding Sex Differences in Children's Classroom Experiences.

Bossert, Steven T.

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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Understanding Sex Differences in Children's Classroom Experiences.

Bossert, Steven T.

Elementary School Journal, v81 n5 p255-66 May 1981

Discusses some of the problems in recent research on sex differences in classroom interaction, and suggests an interaction model of sex equity in the classroom. The model involves three concepts that characterize the transmission and reinforcement of sex role messages: teacher feedback, role opportunity structure, and student mediation. (CM)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Feedback, Research Problems, Sex Differences, Sex Fairness, Sex Stereotypes, Student Role, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Responsibility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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