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Barriers that hinder STEM Education at School

Creating learning environments that encourage girls in STEM is the first step towards change. Access resources and encourage girls in STEM!

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Barriers that hinder STEM Education at School

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  1. BARRIERS THAT HINDER STEM EDUCATION AT SCHOOL

  2. Barriers the Hinder STEM Education in Schools The challenges educators face in increasing the participation of girls in STEM vary from stereotypes and gender bias combined with limitations at the school level, such as institutional and financial roadblocks, that prevent the implementation of school wide programs that support STEM education. The barriers faced by women and girls in STEM are widespread, yet sparks of change can start in the classroom.

  3. UNEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES and BIAS Girls are often not given the opportunity to participate equally in STEM learning both at home and in the classroom. At home, studies show that parents ask boys questions about numbers and counting 3 times more often than girls. At school, Girls in STEM classrooms are often asked less questions, and given less talking time than boys. This can sometimes be an effect of teachers’ and parents’ biases and unfounded stereotypes about girls’ abilities in STEM.

  4. GENDER STEREOTYPES TV shows and books often portray boy/men and girl/women characters according to gender stereotypes. Think about how many TV shows you watch that have men characters problem solving, building or fixing things and women characters in caring roles, doing chores or artistic activities. Children are more likely to repeat the stereotypical examples they see, and this includes examples at home and at school, where stereotypes are often reinforced. Within this framework, other gender identities are often ignored.

  5. GIRLS in STEM STATISTICS

  6. STEM EQUITY MONITOR

  7. GENDER PERCEPTIONS by SUBJECT ENGINEERING SPORTS 61% believed that boys are confident in engineering while only 4% believed that girls are more confident. 53% believed that boys confident in sports, while only 1% believed that girls are confident in sports TECHNOLOGY MATHS 40% believed in boys are more confident in technology, while 3% believed that girls are more confident. 33% believed that boys are confident in maths, while only 7% believed that girls are confident.

  8. How can Educators Improve the Participation of Girls in STEM Education? Educators have a significant opportunity in the classroom to encourage and inspire STEM education for young girls. Incorporating inclusive classroom material, activities and resources that encourage and promote the participation of girls in STEM are just some of the ways educators can create change in the classroom. Educators can also encourage the adoption of inclusive school wide STEM Education programs. Creating learning environments that encourage girls in STEM studies and careers is the first step towards creating widespread change!

  9. BYE! THANKS! Does anyone have any questions? womeninstem@unsw.edu.au +61 2 9385 5218 https://womeninstem.org.au/

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