Publications by authors named "Pierre Chastenay"
In this article, we describe a study conducted online with 953 participants of varying levels of education and, when applicable, science/physics teaching experience. These participants were asked to solve a cognitive task in which many different pairs of objects were presented and to identify which, if any, would touch the ground first when dropped (in atmospheric or non-atmospheric environments). Recorded accuracies and response times allowed us to conduct an analysis based on the conceptual prevalence framework, which posits that the coexistence of conceptual and/or resources can produce interference in response production.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGender Differences in Self-efficacy for Programming Narrowed After a 2-h Science Museum Workshop.
Can J Sci Math and Technol Educ
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Many girls feel they lack natural ability in computer science and have low self-efficacy beliefs for programming.
- Engaging, hands-on programming activities can help boost girls' confidence, but short workshops may not provide the best environment due to time constraints and gender stereotypes.
- A study with 172 students showed that after a 2-hour programming workshop, the initial gender gap in self-efficacy for programming was significantly reduced or eliminated.