Boys into Modern Languages: An Investigation of the Discrepancy in Attitudes and Performance between Boys and Girls in Modern Languages.

Clark, Ann; Trafford, John

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ERIC Number: EJ525473

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Publication Date: 1995

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Boys into Modern Languages: An Investigation of the Discrepancy in Attitudes and Performance between Boys and Girls in Modern Languages.

Clark, Ann; Trafford, John

Gender and Education, v7 n3 p315-25 Oct 1995

Examines differences in attitudes between boys and girls after 5 years of modern language study through interviews with 75 students, 12 language teachers, and 2 headteachers. The significance of teacher personality and classroom practice emerged clearly from student interviews. Findings are discussed in the context of the British national curriculum. (SLD)

Descriptors: Educational Practices, Females, Foreign Countries, Interviews, Language Teachers, Males, Modern Languages, National Curriculum, Performance Factors, Personality Traits, Second Language Learning, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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