Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-05 | 384-388
Original Research Article
Students Attitudes Towards Choosing Information Technology and Computer Science Courses In Relation To Gender
Bukenya Moses, Nansamba Hadijah, Kobugabe Christine, Rubalema Alex, Tumwebaze Godfrey, Mwanje Derrick
Published : Sept. 30, 2018
Abstract
The article investigated students attitudes towards choosing Information
technology and computer science courses in relation to gender. The study adopted an
observational, cross-sectional exploration design with both quantitative and qualitative
methods of data collection. A structured questionnaire and an interview guides were
employed togather information from the respondents. Data was analyzed using
frequency tabless. Study findings showed that there was a positive correlation between
attitudes of students towards choosing Information technology and computer science
course relating it to gender. The study recommended that there is need to advertise and
give scholarships to young females to specifically pursue Information technology and
computer science courses. There is need to encourage girl child education through the
practice of positive discrimination and affirmative action in society. The society should
be sensitized on the importance of a girl child so that elimination of gender stereotyping
becomes easy. The study also suggests encouraging female candidates to apply for
Information technology and computer science course and addressing gender-imbalance
through student development programs. Universities should organize workshops or visit
secondary schools and complain for a girls to take up Information technology and
computer science course and also tell them that it is possible for them to do the course
and should be told that Information technology and computer science is not only meant
for males only, everyone can do it irrespective of sex and gender.