Participation Points: The Difference Between Male and Female Participation in Classrooms
Faculty Sponsor
Vikas Gumbhir, Gonzaga University
Research Project Abstract
Studies have shown that young undergraduate males are likely to overestimate the intelligence and ability of their male peers, and underestimate that of their female peers. This study aims to look deeper into how this affects classroom dynamics in the undergraduate collegiate setting; in particular, how much and in what ways students contribute in class. Through participant observation, I will collect data on which students participate and in what ways. The results aim to give a demonstration of how gender affects the likelihood and quality of student participationin undergraduate classes.
Session Number
RS9
Location
Robinson 141
Abstract Number
RS9-c
Participation Points: The Difference Between Male and Female Participation in Classrooms
Robinson 141
Studies have shown that young undergraduate males are likely to overestimate the intelligence and ability of their male peers, and underestimate that of their female peers. This study aims to look deeper into how this affects classroom dynamics in the undergraduate collegiate setting; in particular, how much and in what ways students contribute in class. Through participant observation, I will collect data on which students participate and in what ways. The results aim to give a demonstration of how gender affects the likelihood and quality of student participationin undergraduate classes.
