Characteristics of Effective Science Programs
From "Attracting Young Minority Women to Engineering and Science:
Necessary Characteristics for Exemplary Programs"
Rachelle S. Hunter and C. Dianne Martin
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
George Washington University
Important Characteristics of Programs for Middle
School Girls | Ranking(10=essential) | Characteristic |
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| 9.5 | 1. Fun!! |
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| 8.3 | 2. "Bridge" activities - intro to high school level
science |
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| 8.3 | 3. Use of computers to enhance skill and confidence |
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| 8.2 | 4. Parental involvement and training |
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| 8.0 | 5. Cooperative learning environment (non-competitive) |
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| 7.9 | 6. Role Models |
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| 7.8 | 7. High Expectations - creating or producing something |
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| 7.8 | 8. Mentoring |
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| 7.8 | 9. Field trips |
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| 7.8 | 10. Teacher training for middle school teachers |
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Important Characteristics of Programs for
High
School Girls | Ranking(10=essential) | Characteristic |
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| 9.3 | 1. Fun!!!! |
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| 8.9 | 2. "Bridge" activities - intro to college level science |
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| 8.8 | 3. Use of computers to enhance skill and confidence |
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| 8.5 | 4. Mentoring |
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| 8.5 | 5. Role Models |
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| 8.4 | 6. High Expectations - creating or producing something |
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| 8.3 | 7. Teacher training for high school teachers |
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| 8.2 | 8. Career Counseling |
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| 8.1 | 9. Internship programs |
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| 8.0 | 10. Networking Opportunities |
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