Gender differences in learning
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44458024-MIT.pdf
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Author(s)
Shields, Katin L. (Katin Lee), 1977-
Advisor(s)
Woodie C. Flowers.
Date Issued
1999
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
A study was conducted in order to identify the gender differences in learning. Case studies were prepared on nine undergraduate students who were enrolled in Design and Manufacturing I. Through informal meetings with the students and their professors, information was collected on the learning styles of the students. The factors that affect these different learning styles were then evaluated. The conclusions drawn are specific to the students studied, but the recommendations made can be applied to most educational environments. There is a large correlation between a student's experience and his/her ability to learn in a specific subject. The level of exposure that a student has had affects his/her confidence, which further affect his/her problem solving approaches. In order to be more effective, educators must continually evaluate the progress of their students, as individuals. Further, experimental teaching situations should be considered.
Description
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, June 1999.
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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