Scientists--Geeks and Nerds?.

McDuffie, Thomas E., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ628550

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Scientists--Geeks and Nerds?

McDuffie, Thomas E., Jr.

Science and Children, v38 n8 p16-19 May 2001

Investigates teachers' impressions of stereotypes of scientists and science. Uses the Draw a Scientist Test (DAST) for nonverbal assessment and makes recommendations for strategies to build more realistic and positive images. (Contains 12 references.) (YDS)

Descriptors: Career Awareness, Elementary Education, Freehand Drawing, Middle Schools, Professional Development, Science Teachers, Scientific Literacy, Scientists, Stereotypes, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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