Learning about Technology: Family vs. Peer Pairings.

Heller, Patricia; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ366651

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Learning about Technology: Family vs. Peer Pairings.

Heller, Patricia; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v25 n1 p1-14 Jan 1988

Presents two studies designed to determine whether middle school-aged children's attitudes and content achievement are different when they take a technology course with their parents or with their peers. Indicates that parents have little affect in helping their children learn about technology or attitudes about computers. (CW)

Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Junior High Schools, Parent Influence, Parent Student Relationship, Research, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Technological Advancement, Technology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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