@article {144843,
	title = {Physics Teachers\&$\#$39; knowledge and beliefs regarding girls\&$\#$39; low participation rates in advanced physics classes},
	journal = {International Journal of Science Education},
	volume = {27},
	year = {2005},
	pages = {61-78},
	abstract = {Low participation rates of girls in advanced physics classes are a serious problem in many countries. Assuming that physics teachers can affect girls{\textquoteright} choice to elect advanced physics classes, and that teachers{\textquoteright} behaviors are affected by their knowledge and beliefs, the goal of this study was to investigate physics{\textquoteright} teachers{\textquoteright} knowledge and beliefs regarding girls{\textquoteright} low participation rates in physics. Interviews were conducted with 25 physics teacher who taught in 25 different high schools in an urban area in Israel. The findings show that: approximately one-half of the teachers underestimate the severity of the problem; almost two-thirds of the teachers do not see it as a problem that requires any action; and most teachers do not know what can be done to encourage girls to elect physics and to create a more gender inclusive physics learning environment. The implications for physics teacher education are discussed.},
	url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/0950069032000138798},
	author = {Zohar A., and Bronstein B.}
}
