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African American Children Reflecting on Science, Mathematics, and Computers Through Creative Writing: Perspectives from a Saturday Science Academy.
Dickerson, Tona; And Others
Journal of Negro Education, v64 n2 p141-53 Spr 1995
Assesses the creative writing of 23 black seventh graders enrolled in a weekend science enrichment program to determine their thematic choice, self-expression, career interest, racial/gender identity, and evidence of parental influence and expectations. Analysis revealed few examples of racial or gender issues, but many expressed keen interest in science-related careers and considerable parental influence and involvement. (GR)
Descriptors: Black Youth, Careers, Computers, Creative Writing, Enrichment, Grade 7, Junior High School Students, Mathematics, Minority Groups, Parent Influence, Racial Identification, Science Interests, Secondary Education, Self Expression, Social Science Research, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Writing (Composition)
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Language: English
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