Gender Differences: Novice Problem Solving Attributes.

Autor/inn/en	Pirkle, Sheila F.; Pallrand, George J.
Titel	Gender Differences: Novice Problem Solving Attributes.
Quelle	(1989), (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Acceleration (Physics); Decision Making; Females; Field Studies; Grade 9; Graphs; Illustrations; Junior High Schools; Motion; Novelty (Stimulus Dimension); Problem Solving; Research Projects; Science Instruction; Secondary School Science; Sex Differences; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Acceleration; Beschleunigung; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Weibliches Geschlecht; Praxisforschung; School year 09; 9. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 09; Grafische Darstellung; Bildliche Darstellung; Sekundarstufe I; Bewegungsablauf; Problemlösen; Forschungsvorhaben; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Sex difference; Geschlechtsunterschied; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	This research compared the performance of ninth grade females and males on flight protocol, with particular attention to interpretation of the graphs of paths of falling bodies, rolling objects, and projectiles. These subjects were chosen because they had received no formal instruction in projectile motion, yet through typical life experience, had encountered the phenomena associated with the concept and therefore could assume to be novices. Flight protocol is composed of a problem sequence presented as a structured protocol during which the subjects individually participate in a clinical interview lasting about one hour. Questions are asked which involve the subjects in making predictions. The predictions are represented as graphs. Their prediction is then compared with the computer representation of the same problem on the monitor. Flight protocol is divided into four phases: intuitive or background knowledge; pattern matching; transformation; and post experimental. The results suggested that there was no significant difference in the performance of ninth grade female and male groups on the flight protocol. Findings suggest teachers should focus on the critical features of graphs rather than surface features, and encourage all students to similar levels of competency. (MVL)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC