TY - JOUR
T1 - Gender differences in social cognitive learning at a technological project design
AU - Hong, Jon Chao
AU - Hwang, Ming Yueh
AU - Wong, Wan Tzu
AU - Lin, Hung Chang
AU - Yau, Che Ming
PY - 2012/11
Y1 - 2012/11
N2 - This study aims to investigate the differences between male and female students in technology project design. The major gender differences discussed in this study include the problem discovering and solving abilities, maneuverability, and inquiry attitude among middle grade students. In the project design, students were required to design and complete a wooden robot with limited materials in a restricted timeframe. Data was collected through field study during the project making. The results of this study indicated that some differences existed between male and female students. For example, power tool manupulation was more appealing to boys than girls. On the other hand, girls were better at resource management than boys. Through social learning, female students have an overtime improvement. Pedagogical considerations are suggested to strengthen gender-specific problem solving skills, so that all students can realize their design potential.
AB - This study aims to investigate the differences between male and female students in technology project design. The major gender differences discussed in this study include the problem discovering and solving abilities, maneuverability, and inquiry attitude among middle grade students. In the project design, students were required to design and complete a wooden robot with limited materials in a restricted timeframe. Data was collected through field study during the project making. The results of this study indicated that some differences existed between male and female students. For example, power tool manupulation was more appealing to boys than girls. On the other hand, girls were better at resource management than boys. Through social learning, female students have an overtime improvement. Pedagogical considerations are suggested to strengthen gender-specific problem solving skills, so that all students can realize their design potential.
KW - Gender difference
KW - Junior high school student
KW - Problem solving
KW - Social Cognitive learning
KW - Technological design
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U2 - 10.1007/s10798-011-9152-x
DO - 10.1007/s10798-011-9152-x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84869498953
SN - 0957-7572
VL - 22
SP - 451
EP - 472
JO - International Journal of Technology and Design Education
JF - International Journal of Technology and Design Education
IS - 4
ER -