Understanding Student Participation and Choice in Science and Technology Education

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Henriksen, Ellen Karoline (Editor), Dillon, Justin (Editor), Ryder, Jim (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Education.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Science education.; Higher education.; Engineering > Vocational guidance.; Science Education.; Mathematics Education.; Higher Education.; Job Careers in Science and Engineering.

Drawing on data generated by the EU’s Interests and Recruitment in Science (IRIS) project, this volume examines the issue of young people’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. With an especial focus on female participation, the chapters offer analysis deployi...