Gifted Students’ Attitudes towards Science

Czech University Students’ Attitudes towards Ict Used in Science Education

This paper focuses on differences of attitudes related to information and communication technologies among Czech university students. Students’ attitudes were evaluated summatively and with respect to gender, grade, and residence. The sample consisted of a total of 316 university students. The data analysis included factor analysis, ANCOVA, ANOVA, and t-test. The factor analysis yielded five di...

Medical students' attitudes towards contraception.

BACKGROUND The student population is at higher risk of acquiring sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) and accounts for a higher incidence of unplanned pregnancies due to a combination of lifestyle and environmental reasons. AIM To determine the attitudes of medical students towards contraception. METHODS A total of 190 students of the School of Medicine of University of Mostar attending four ...

College Students’ Attitudes towards Homosexuality

Attitudes towards homosexuality are influenced by several factors: religion, media, family, peers, gender and contact with homosexual individuals (Riaz, 2006; Calzo & Ward, 2009). How these factors intersect to form one’s attitude is not fully understood. The purpose of this study was to identify if there are gender differences determining what influences shape attitudes towards homosexuality. ...

Examining US college students’ attitudes towards science: Learning from non-science majors

This study examined college students’ attitudes towards science in a course designed with Science Education for New Civic Engagement and Responsibilities (SENCER) ideals. SENCER uses socially engaging issues to teach basic science to non-science majors. A combination of methods was used to measure changes in attitudes (confidence and interest) and scientific literacy after completing this SENCE...

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