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Autor/inn/en | Aguillon, Stepfanie M.; Siegmund, Gregor-Fausto; Petipas, Renee H.; Drake, Abby Grace; Cotner, Sehoya; Ballen, Cissy J. |
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Titel | Gender Differences in Student Participation in an Active-Learning Classroom |
Quelle | In: CBE - Life Sciences Education, 19 (2020) 2, Artikel 12 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1931-7913 |
DOI | 10.1187/cbe.19-03-0048 |
Schlagwörter | Gender Differences; Active Learning; Student Participation; College Students; College Science; Grades (Scholastic); Self Efficacy; STEM Education; Teaching Methods; Interaction; Student Attitudes; Gender Issues; Biology |
Abstract | Overwhelming evidence demonstrating the benefits of active-learning pedagogy has led to a shift in teaching that requires students to interact more in the classroom. To date, few studies have assessed whether there are gender-specific differences in participation in active-learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses, and fewer have looked across different types of classroom participation. Over two semesters, we observed an introductory biology course at a large research-intensive university and categorized student participation into seven distinct categories to identify gender gaps in participation. Additionally, we collected student grades and administered a postcourse survey that gauged student scientific self-efficacy and salience of gender identity. We found that men participated more than expected based on the class composition in most participation categories. In particular, men were strongly over-represented in voluntary responses after small-group discussions across both semesters. Women in the course reported lower scientific self-efficacy and greater salience of gender identity. Our results suggest that active learning in itself is not a panacea for STEM equity; rather, to maximize the benefits of active-learning pedagogy, instructors should make a concerted effort to use teaching strategies that are inclusive and encourage equitable participation by all students. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2024/1/01 |