A Gender Study Investigating Physics Self-Efficacy

The underrepresentation of women in physics has been well documented and a source of concern for both policy makers and educators. My dissertation focuses on understanding the role self-efficacy plays in retaining students, particularly women, in introductory physics. I use an explanatory mixed meth...

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Main Author: Sawtelle, Vashti
Format: Others
Published: FIU Digital Commons 2011
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/512
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1622&context=etd