What Works for Women in Undergraduate Physics?

Whitten, Barbara; Dorato, Shannon R.; Foster, Suzanne R.; Duncombe, Margaret L.

doi:10.1063/1.2128388

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“…Consistent with the earlier literature (e.g. Whitten, Foster & Duncombe, 2003), the females appeared to be more in favour than the males of the experimental interactive, innovative instructional approach.…”

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confidence: 81%

Technology enabled active learning (TEAL) in introductory physics: Impact on genders and achievement levels

Shieh

Chang

Liu

2011

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This study explored the impact of Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) on students learning general physics, focusing on differences between genders and among various achievement levels. A quasi-experimental investigation was conducted on two semesters of courses offered in 2008. Data sources consisted of pre-tests, posttests, self-report surveys, class observations, and interview data. The test results indicate that the learning gain achieved by the experimental group was 11% higher than that achieved by the control group in the first semester, though the margin decreased to 1% in the second semester. In the situation of the low achievement level, there was no difference found in the learning gain achieved by the two groups in the second semester. The qualitative data revealed that student academic performances were disclosed to be associated with the following factors: the instructors' teaching styles and instructional skills, the students' prior knowledge, their study habits, and the cohort atmosphere. That is, implementation of the innovative tool alone might not be sufficient to significantly improve student performance. Nonetheless, the interactive, collaborative instructional approach seemed to appeal to females more than it did to males, disclosing the potential of TEAL in narrowing the learning gap between genders.

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Technology enabled active learning (TEAL) in introductory physics: Impact on genders and achievement levels

Shieh

Chang

Liu

2011

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“…A summary of these efforts may be found in Whitten et al (2003). Although these efforts are not described as explicit anxiety reducers, they outline numerous activities which fit the anxiety intervention model.…”

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“…Although some enrollment gender bifurcations, e.g., in biology and mathematics, appear to have decreased markedly over the last few years, others seem to persist. The "chilly climate" for females in science classes at various levels has been well-documented for several decades in US (e.g., Brush, 1991 and references therein;AAUW, 1992;Whitten et al, 2003) and in Denmark (Vedelsby, 1991;Mallow, 1993;Beyer et al, 1988;Tobias et al, 2002).…”

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Science Anxiety and Gender in Students Taking General Education Science Courses

2004

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“…Foster student-faculty research to encourage less formal relationships with professors. Promote the safety of students who are working in departments alone or at night (Whitten et al, 2003). These behaviors would also benefit all physics students, not just the female students.…”

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“…Physics clubs were formed to sponsor activities and to provide opportunities for socializing (Whitten et al, 2003). These practices would benefit all physics students, not just the female student.…”

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Lagging Behind: The Current State of Females in Physics

Myers¹

2012

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What Works for Women in Undergraduate Physics?

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Technology enabled active learning (TEAL) in introductory physics: Impact on genders and achievement levels

Technology enabled active learning (TEAL) in introductory physics: Impact on genders and achievement levels

Science Anxiety and Gender in Students Taking General Education Science Courses

Lagging Behind: The Current State of Females in Physics

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