Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:49:47 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Net-Gold] Science Interests Split the Sexes
Science interests split the sexes The sexes are split on science interests, researchers say, leading to calls for gender-specific syllabuses. A survey of just over 1,200 pupils in England found the hot topic for boys was explosive chemicals while girls were more interested in the human body. Tailoring lessons to each sex may help reverse the decline in take-up of science in schools, researchers said. The University of Leeds report is part of a global study, Relevance of Science Education, based at Oslo University. Report author Professor Edgar Jenkins said that the differences between the sexes could not be ignored. But he said they were common to most of the developed world, according to research emerging from more than 40 nations taking part in the work. He said: "We have had a generation or more now of promoting gender equality but the differences exist and I raise the question as to whether we should teach the two sexes separately for some of the time." Contrast Prof Jenkins said the contrast was borne out by out-of-school experiences. "Boys and girls have different experiences and want different things," he said. The study, based on responses to 250 questions, found that boys had a strong interest in space and destructive technologies. Their top turn-off was a lesson on alternative therapies. _http://story.israelherald.com/p.x/ct/9/id/ 60b8b1ccf3c5c8cd/cid/c08dd24cec417021/_ (http://story.israelherald.com/p.x/ct/9/id/ 60b8b1ccf3c5c8cd/cid/c08dd24cec417021/) OR _http://snipurl.com/njik_ (http://snipurl.com/njik) The entire article can be referenced at the above URL: Sincerely, Sue Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
