Selection of science subjects at advanced level by females : aetiology and challenges
This study reports findings from a research carried out on the factors that influence the selection of science subjects by female A level students in Gweru district. A systematic random sampling of sixty (60) students, eighteen (18) parents and fifteen (15) A level science teachers were used. Th...
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| description | This study reports findings from a research carried out on the factors that influence the selection of science
subjects by female A level students in Gweru district. A systematic random sampling of sixty (60) students, eighteen (18) parents and fifteen (15) A level science teachers were used. Three schools out of a total of eight (38%) were used. Main design used was Survey. Questionnaires, interview schedules and classroom observations were the main instruments used to collect data. The main factors that influence the selection of science subjects by female A level students included among others subjects stereotyping, type of socialization that the girls experience, and lack of role models. It is recommended that heads of schools
ensure that all teachers and staff are gender sensitised; promote science among girls through affirmative
action. Publishers are to ensure that the content and style of writings in the text books reflect gender
sensitivity. Schools must aim to incorporate positive role models for girls |
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| spelling | ir-11408-8092022-06-27T13:49:06Z Selection of science subjects at advanced level by females : aetiology and challenges Gudyanga, Anna Gudyanga, Ephias Aetiology, science, gender, subjects, females This study reports findings from a research carried out on the factors that influence the selection of science subjects by female A level students in Gweru district. A systematic random sampling of sixty (60) students, eighteen (18) parents and fifteen (15) A level science teachers were used. Three schools out of a total of eight (38%) were used. Main design used was Survey. Questionnaires, interview schedules and classroom observations were the main instruments used to collect data. The main factors that influence the selection of science subjects by female A level students included among others subjects stereotyping, type of socialization that the girls experience, and lack of role models. It is recommended that heads of schools ensure that all teachers and staff are gender sensitised; promote science among girls through affirmative action. Publishers are to ensure that the content and style of writings in the text books reflect gender sensitivity. Schools must aim to incorporate positive role models for girls 2016-04-06T07:05:36Z 2016-04-06T07:05:36Z 2012 Article 1815-9036 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/809 en The Dyke;Vol. 6, No.2; p.119-135 open Midlands State University |
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