Gender, Text, and Discussion: Examining Intellectual Safety in the Science Classroom.

Guzzetti, Barbara J.; Williams, Wayne O.

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ERIC Number: EJ518832

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Gender, Text, and Discussion: Examining Intellectual Safety in the Science Classroom.

Guzzetti, Barbara J.; Williams, Wayne O.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v33 n1 p5-20 Jan 1996

Presents a case study that focused on students' perceptions of gender differences in instructional activity and discussion about that activity in physics classes. Data analysis indicates that although teachers may be unaware of gender inequities, students of both sexes are aware of such inequities. Reports that differential language patterns were found for males and females. Contains 41 references. (Author/JRH)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Gender Issues, Group Activities, Interaction, Science Education, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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