Exploring the Gender Differences of Student Teachers when using an Educational Game to Learn Programming Concepts

2011 ◽  
pp. 550-566
Author(s):  
Eugenia M. W. Ng
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Male Students ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Research Studies

The gender differences have long been an issue in computer games, but there is very little empirical research on the behavior and performance of females and males when playing computer games. This chapter discusses an exploratory study that aimed to examine the gender differences between female and male student teachers who played an educational game to learn programming concepts. This study we adopted a self-made educational game called “Game”. Fifteen males and eighteen females finished playing a level of the Game. Female participants spent more time in the Game but their scores were lower. Female and male students also employed different strategies when playing the Game. The findings call for larger and longer research studies and perhaps a re-design of the Game to make it more appealing to females, in order to have a thorough examination on the gender differences when using an educational game to learn.

scholarly journals EXPLORING EFL STUDENT TEACHERS READINESS AND GENDER DIFFERENCES OF LEARNER AUTONOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (383) ◽  
pp. 288-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Fauzi ◽  
B. Basikin ◽  
Sh. Duisenbayeva ◽  
G. Kassymova
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Essential Variable ◽  
Significant Difference

Despite its importance for successful English as a Foreign Language (EFL) language learning and the abundance of scientific works of learner autonomy, this construct has not received decent attention in the Indonesian context. Further, gender differences in learner autonomy as an essential variable that has not been well-researched were also included in this study. The authors conducted a mix-method study to explore the fourth-year student teachers’ conceptualization, attitudes, and readiness for learning autonomy by employing a 43 items questionnaire survey adapted from Karabiyik (2008) to a total of 120 participants (156 male and 164 female) and interview questions to 6 volunteers. The qualitative data implied that the participants had an insufficient understanding of learner autonomy even though they exhibited a positive attitude towards this construct. The overall results of quantitative data suggested that the student teachers were not ready for learner autonomy indicated by the tendency to teacher-centered teaching which might be accounted for by low proficiency in English reflected by low engagement virtually in the majority of the autonomous learning activities. Furthermore, in terms of gender differences in learner autonomy, the t-test results demonstrated that no significant differences between male and female student teachers in terms of the responsibilities of autonomous learning, decision-making abilities, and engagement of autonomous learning outside the class. However, a significant difference was found between genders and engagement in autonomous activities in class which favored male students than their female counterparts suggesting that the male students performed more than male students in asking questions to teachers and taking opportunities to practice their English with their peers. The authors concluded that the student teachers were not ready for autonomous learning even though they had a positive attitude. Thus, the authors recommended the teachers to implement teaching methods, for instance, Project-Based Learning which might help to promote learner autonomy in the Indonesian context.

Gender Differences in Self-Efficacy and Attitudes toward Computers

1995 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tor Busch
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Computer Attitudes ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Computer Course ◽  
Computer Confidence ◽  
Computer Tasks

This study is aimed to investigate gender differences regarding computer attitudes and perceived self-efficacy in the use of computers among 147 college students. At the end of a computer course, the students completed a questionnaire designed to measure self-efficacy, computer anxiety, computer liking, and computer confidence. The results revealed gender differences in perceived self-efficacy regarding completion of complex tasks in both word processing and spreadsheet software. No gender differences were found in computer attitudes or self-efficacy regarding simple computer tasks. Male students had previously had more computer experience in programming and computer games and reported that they had previously had more encouragement from parents and friends.

scholarly journals Gender-Based Performance in Mathematical Facts and Calculations in Two Elementary School Samples From Chile and Spain: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violeta Pina ◽  
Diana Martella ◽  
Salvador Chacón-Moscoso ◽  
Mahia Saracostti ◽  
Javier Fenollar-Cortés
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Third Graders ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Mathematical Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Calculation Skills ◽  
Gender Based

Gender differences in mathematical performance are not conclusive according to the scientific literature, although such differences are supported by international studies such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). According to TIMSS 2019, fourth-grade male students outperformed female students in Spanish-speaking countries, among others. This work approaches the study on gender difference by examining the basic calculation skills needed to handle more complex problems. Two international samples of second and third graders from Chile and Spain were selected for this exploratory study. Tests on basic mathematical knowledge (symbolic and non-symbolic magnitude comparisons, fluency, and calculation) were administered. The tests did not show significant difference or size effect between genders for mean performance, variance in the distribution of performance, or percentiles. As noted in the existing literature on this topic and reiterated by these findings, great care should be exercised when reporting on possible gender differences in mathematical performance, as these can contribute to low self-concept among female students.

Female Athletes Do Ask! An Exploratory Study of Gender Differences in the Propensity to Initiate Negotiation among Athletes

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon R. Guthrie ◽  
T. Michelle Magyar ◽  
Stephanie Eggert ◽  
Craig Kain
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Negotiation Model ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sense Of Entitlement ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Future Negotiation

Researchers have extensively documented gender differences in negotiation perceptions and performance which, in turn, may contribute to the persistence of salary and workplace inequity between women and men. The purpose of this study was to determine if these differences existed among a sample of 228 athletes (women n = 151 and men n = 77) who had competed in sport at high school, competitive club, college, or through professional levels for 15 years. More specifically, gender differences in the propensity to initiate negotiation were investigated in order to determine whether the three factors associated with the Babcock, Gelfand, Small, and Stayn (2006) Propensity to Initiate Negotiation Model (i.e., recognition of opportunity, sense of entitlement, and apprehension) explained and mediated such differences. Propensity to initiate negotiation (PIN) was operationally defined as self-reported responses to a series of hypothetical negotiation scenarios, as well as recent and anticipated future negotiation experiences. Females reported significantly more negotiation apprehension than males; they did not differ, however, in their recognition of opportunities and sense of entitlement associated with negotiation. The implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Gender differences in santri�s reading attitude and motivation

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
Banatul Murtafi'ah ◽  
Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Reading Motivation ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Gender Segregation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Reading Attitude ◽  
Consistent Finding ◽  
Attitude And Motivation

A considerable amount of studies has explored gender differences in reading attitude and motivation among students in both elementary and secondary school levels. However, none of them is concerned with English reading attitude and motivation among santri or students living at Islamic boarding school in which gender segregation is applied. This study attempts to investigate santri�s reading attitude and reading motivation based on their gender. Three hundred and nineteen students at pesantren-based senior high schools in Yogyakarta Special Region province participated in the study by completing both reading attitude questionnaires and motivational reading questionnaire (MRQ). The results showed that there were significant differences among female and male santris in terms of reading attitude and motivation. The independent sample t-test revealed that female students reported statistically significant higher attitude in both academic and recreational reading than male students. Similarly, female students also reported higher reading motivation in three dimensions of MRQ, i.e. reading involvement, importance of reading, and competition in reading than male student. Likewise, regression analysis showed that gender could predict santri�s reading attitude and motivation. This study, therefore, confirmed a consistent finding from the previous studies revealing that female students had higher reading attitude and motivation than male students.

Analysis of Student Critical and Creative Thinking (CCT) Skills on Chemistry: A Study of Gender Differences

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Ryzal Perdana ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Essay Question ◽  
Chemical Material ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Critical And Creative Thinking

Abstract Critical and creative thinking skills are an essential attribute for success in the 21st century. This study aimed to determine the students’ critical and creative thinking skills in the Islamic senior high schools of Surakarta City so that teachers can pay attention to the strength and weakness of each student based on gender differences. This study used descriptive qualitative analysis. The subject of this study amounted to 180 students consisting of 80 male and 100 female students. The measurement of critical-thinking skills used a 6-essay-question instrument of the chemical material of electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions that measures the aspects based on Facione theory, namely: analysis, inference, explanation, interpretation, evaluation, and self-regulation. Then, to measure creative-thinking skills, a 4-essay-question test instrument of the chemical material that includes 4 aspects according to Torrance, fluency, flexibility, original and elaboration, was used. The results showed that the creative-thinking skills of male students are better than those of female students and the critical-thinking skills of female students are better than those of male students.

Assessing Trade Show Functions and Performance: An Exploratory Study

1987 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger A. Kerin ◽  
William L. Cron
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Trade Show ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Marketing Tool ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Trade Shows

Though trade shows are an important marketing tool, as evidenced by their frequency of use and expenditure level, little research has examined this activity. The authors document the selling and non-selling roles of trade shows and identify marketing and trade show strategy-related variables that affect performance. Their study is a necessary first step in understanding how trade shows are used and identifying factors that should be considered in the management of this promotion medium.

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