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AuthorEl-Emadi, Ahmad A
AuthorSaid, Ziad
AuthorFriesen, , Heather L.
Available date2020-08-18T08:34:16Z
Publication Date2019
Publication NameEurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
ResourceScopus
ISSN13058215
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/109236
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/15575
AbstractIn Qatar's gender-segregated public schools, female students outperform male students in international science tests such as PISA and TIMMS. In contrast to the international trend for top performing countries, however, female students report lower levels of interest in science-based careers than males. One possible factor that may contribute to this discrepancy is the difference in teaching styles between female teachers and their male counterparts. In this paper we focus on results obtained from 105 classroom observations (39 males and 66 females) selected from 50 different public schools as part of two independent research projects to study the motivation factors and attitudes toward and interest in science among Qatari students. In addition, 40 semi-structured interviews of students, teachers and administrators were conducted. The observations were guided using an adopted Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) evaluation rubric consisting of 13 teaching traits which provides a standardized mean for detecting the degree to which science classroom instruction is reformed through a focus on Lesson Design, Content, Pedagogic Knowledge and classroom culture. Female teachers provided better delivery during theory classes, whereas male teachers demonstrated better performance in laboratory-based classes. - 2019 by the authors.
SponsorThe NPRP 8-503-5-065 team members would like to thank the Qatar National Research Fund for the generous support of this research through the National Priority Research Program. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this report are those of the principle investigators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Qatar National Research Fund; QNRF has not approved or endorsed its content. We would also like to thank the many students, teachers, administrators, and staff who made this study possible. We deeply appreciate their contributions and professionalism.
Languageen
PublisherModestum LTD
SubjectAttitude
Delivery skills
Female teachers
Male teachers
Teaching style
TitleTeaching style differences between male and female science teachers in qatari schools: Possible impact on student achievement
TypeArticle
Issue Number12
Volume Number15
dc.accessType Open Access


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