Starting the Semester at Odds: Educators' Versus Students' Reasons for Studying Science.

Smith, Walter S.; Gould, Suzanne M.; Jones, James A.

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Title:	Starting the Semester at Odds: Educators' Versus Students' Reasons for Studying Science
Authors:	Smith, Walter S.; Gould, Suzanne M.; Jones, James A.
Descriptors:	Nonmajors; Science Education; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Science Interests; Etiology; Introductory Courses; Comparative Analysis; Statistical Distributions
Source:	Journal of College Science Teaching, v34 n3 p44-49 Nov-Dec 2004
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Publisher:	National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Date:	2004-00-00
Pages:	6
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	In contrast with statements by institutions and science organizations about why science should be studied, nonscience majors at two-and four-year institutions said they were enrolled in a science course because it was required rather than because it would help them get the job they desired or would enrich them personally. (Contains 2 tables and 5 figures.)
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ISSN:	ISSN-0047-231X
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Postsecondary Education
Direct Link:	http://www.nsta.org/main/news/stories/journal_archive_date_list.php?category_ID=89&issue_ID=929

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