Who Turns the Wheel? [microform] : Proceedings of a Workshop on the Science Education of Women in Canada / Janet Ferguson, Comp
- Bib ID:
- 5413937
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Ferguson, Janet, Comp
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1982
- 124 p.
- ISBN:
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- 9780662118640
- 0662118642
- Summary:
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Based on the proceedings of a workshop prompted by a study of science education in Canada conducted by the Science Council of Canada, this document examines the relationship between girls and science education. The workshop addressed three major questions: (1) To what extent are girls in Canadian schools avoiding the study of science? (2) What forces are presently acting to generate this problem? and (3) What can the education system do to counteract these forces? The keynote address focused on the lack of involvement of women in science, both at school and in the work force in light of the limited expectations society holds for women in the working world. Papers presented in the morning session examined the statistical data that document the extent of the problem in Canada and two areas of theoretical work that offer explanations of why girls do not study science. In the afternoon session, the role of educators and policy makers, as contributors to both the problem and solutions, were discussed. Four panelists presented their own practical perspectives. (Author/DC)
- Notes:
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- Availability: Publications Office, Science Council of Canada, 100 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M1 (free).
- ERIC Note: Prepared by the Sciences and Education Committee. Also published in French as Qui fait tourner la roue?.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Science Council of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario)
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1982
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