Understanding student participation and choice in science and technology education /

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Imprint:Dordrecht : Springer, [2014]
©2015
Description:1 online resource (xiii, 412 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11087840
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Other authors / contributors:Henriksen, Ellen Karoline, 1968- editor.
Dillon, Justin, editor.
Ryder, James (Professor of Science Education), editor.
ISBN:9789400777934
9400777930
9789400777927
Notes:Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 26, 2014).
Summary:Drawing on data generated by the EU's Interests and Recruitment in Science (IRIS) project, this volume examines the issue of young people's participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. With an especial focus on female participation, the chapters offer analysis deploying varied theoretical frameworks, including sociology, social psychology and gender studies. The material also includes reviews of relevant research in science education and summaries of empirical data concerning student choices in STEM disciplines in five European countries. Featuring both quanti.
Other form:Print version: Henriksen, Ellen K. Understanding Student Participation and Choice in Science and Technology Education Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, c2014 9789400777927
Standard no.:10.1007/978-94-007-7793-4