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Peer reviewedBrownell, Gregg – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
Investigated representation of females in computer education texts for grades K-12 published within last decade. Females were found to be under represented in positions of power and as active computer users although overrepresented as passive in relation to the computer. In general, females were well represented in the test, but the roles in which…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Computer Science, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
National Organization for Women, Washington, DC. Project on Equal Education Rights. – 1985
Findings of a state-by-state survey of sex equity information relevant to Title IX of the Educational Amendments and the Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) are presented in two sections. The first section contains background on Title IX and WEEA and a synopsis of research findings vis-a-vis female representation in interscholastic sports,…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Computer Science Education, Educational Administration
Download full textCardinale, Loretta A. – 1992
This study was conducted to investigate the microcomputer experience of female preservice teachers. A questionnaire developed to evaluate prior computer experiences of teacher education students enrolled in an educational technology and media course was administered during the first week of class. The sample included 40 males and 215 females.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
Michigan State Board of Education, Lansing. Office for Sex Equity in Education. – 1984
A collection of 16 brief articles are provided as possible reprints for newsletters and bulletins in school district working to achieve Title IX compliance and sex equity. Topics covered are: children's spare time, women in nontraditional jobs, changing work patterns, females and math, tots and toys, child care and working parents, tomboys, gifted…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Neglect, Child Rearing, Childhood Needs
Parisi, Lynn – 1984
The issue of equal access to and use of computers by boys and girls is reviewed and evaluated from the perspective of social studies content, skills, and goals. Material is arranged in four sections, each introduced by a topic question. The first section discusses the problem of sex equity in computer education. Results of four research studies…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Linn, Marcia C. – 1983
The article discusses two interrelated aspects of computer education: the computer's potential for developing cognitive skills and ways in which the differential participation of males and females in computer experiences may lead to inequitable outcomes. The Assessing the Cognitive Consequences of Computer Environments for Learning Project…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
