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标题：WHY CHOOSE PHYSICS – IN NORWAY AND FINLAND?
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作者：Ellen K. Henriksen ; Carl Angell ; Jari Lavonen 等
期刊名称：Journal of Baltic Science Education
印刷版ISSN：1648-3898
出版年度：2004
卷号：3
期号：1
页码：5-12
语种：English
出版社：Scientia Socialis
摘要：Questionnaire data from Norway and Finland were compared to explore the factors that influence upper secondary school students' choice of subjects (notably physics). Results indicate that personal and emotional factors (interest, abilities), but also practical factors (entrance requirements, usefulness) are keywords for students' choice. Although both Finnish and Norwegian students claim to base their educational choice mainly on personal interest and ability, there is a tendency for Norwegians to be relatively more influenced by background and Finns to be more influenced by the educational system (teachers, entrance requirements). These differences are discussed in light of educational policy and sociological theory.