Instructional Interventions for Reduction of Gender Differences in Learning.
Abstract
The objectives of the studies reported herein sought to refine and extend earlier research on gender-based spatial differences, focusing on the application of instructional interventions that can possibly reduce any gender differences. First, we attempted to replicate a study where one simple instructional intervention (i.e., heterogeneous discussion groups between training sessions) had been shown to improve females' spatial skills. Second, we tried to account for the remaining performance differences between males and females after the instructional intervention by measuring testosterone levels in saliva using a radioimmunoassay procedure. Third, we measured gender-based differences in performance on a complex spatial task under stress, and related these differences to testosterone level.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA321788
Entities
People
- J. W. Regian
Organizations
- Armstrong Laboratory