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Alexander, P. M.; Holmner, M.; Lotriet, H. H.; Matthee, M. C.; Pieterse, H. V.; Naidoo, S.; Twinomurinzi, H.; Jordaan, D. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
The number of student enrolments in computer-related courses remains a serious concern worldwide with far reaching consequences. This paper reports on an extensive survey about career choice and associated motivational factors amongst new students, only some of whom intend to major in computer-related courses, at two South African universities.…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Career Choice
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Sasson, Irit; Cohen, Donita – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2013
Israel suffers from a growing problem of socio-economic gaps between those who live in the center of the country and residents of outlying areas. As a result, there is a low level of accessibility to higher education among the peripheral population. The goal of the Sidney Warren Science Education Center for Youth at Tel-Hai College is to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Enrichment Activities, Gender Differences, Scientific Attitudes