Abstract

Discussion of the dominance of males in technology-oriented fields focuses on sex-related differences in conjunction with the use of computers in education. Topics discussed include the attitudes of parents and teachers; lack of female role models; previous experiences with video games; and cooperative versus competitive learning activities. (11 references) (LRW)

Citation

Yeloushan, K. (1989). Social Barriers Hindering Successful Entry of Females into Technology-Oriented Fields. Educational Technology, 29(11), 44-46. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/170643/.

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Keywords

• Competition
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• computer science education
• Cooperative learning
• Females
• Learning Activities
• Males
• Parent Attitudes
• PRIOR LEARNING
• Role Models
• Sex Bias
• Sex Differences
• Sex Stereotypes
• Social Behavior
• teacher attitudes
• Technical Occupations
• video games