Clarifying the problems related to learning contents and teaching methods in science from the viewpoint of gender

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K21010
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Education on school subjects and activities; Sociology of education
• Research Institution: Nippon Sport Science University (2017); Joetsu University of Education (2015-2016)
• Principal Investigator: INADA Yumi 日本体育大学, 児童スポーツ教育学部, 准教授 (30585633)
• Research Collaborator: UEHARA Miyuki
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 理科教育 / ジェンダー / 女子 / 教科書 / 教授方法

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aimed at reform of school science education to improve girls' feelings toward science learning. For that purpose, I investigated the latest trends of science education research concerning girls in foreign countries and research on gender in other subjects. Then, I clarified the problems in Japan related to learning contents and teaching methods in science. As a result, I pointed out that photographs and illustrations in science textbooks might give gender stereotypes on science to learners. In addition, it became clear that it was necessary to investigate whether girls' communication skills and the learning styles preferred by girls were consistent with the science teaching methods.

Free Research Field

理科教育学