Closing of the Gender Gap in Technology Enriched Science Education: A Case Study.

Mayer-Smith, Jolie; Pedretti, Erminia; Woodrow, Janice

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ERIC Number: EJ615188

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Publication Date: 2000

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Closing of the Gender Gap in Technology Enriched Science Education: A Case Study.

Mayer-Smith, Jolie; Pedretti, Erminia; Woodrow, Janice

Computers & Education, v35 n1 p51-63 Aug 2000

This case study explores the popular assertion that success in technology-enriched science classrooms is gender dependent. Describes the TESSI (Technology Enhanced Secondary Science Instruction) project, and discusses findings that indicate that sound pedagogical practices and social organization in the classroom environment can promote gender inclusive experiences. (Contains 31 references.) (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Educational Technology, Gender Issues, Instructional Design, Secondary School Science, Social Influences, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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