Hosting professional scientists in the classroom : the effect on rural sixth graders' attitudes toward science

Abstract

In this study scientists were invited into the classroom over a two month period to measure change in students' perceptions of scientists, their willingness to pursue a scientific career, and how they value science. As shown on the Draw-A-Scientist Test, Test of Science Related Attitudes, and student journals, positive change did occur regarding students' perceptions of scientists, their attitudes toward the value of science, and science as a career.