Gender Equity Right From the Start

What makes girls avoid math, science, and technology in school? And what can teacher educators do to help new teachers keep this from happening so that all of our children's talents can find expression? These two volumes provide teaching materials and background information on gender equity for teacher educators in mathematics, science, and technology education and their students. A practical guide, Gender Equity Right from the Start is usable by professors of education for preservice teachers and by staff developers for in-service teachers. By adapting the material for other subjects, it can also be used by teacher educators in content areas other than math, science, and technology. It consists of two volumes: Instructional Activities for Teacher Educators in Mathematics, Science, and Technology contains some 200 teaching activities on the major issues in gender equity, emphasizing solutions and not just problems. Activities take place in out-of-class assignments and field experiences whenever possible to minimize demands on class time. Sources and Resources for Education Students in Mathematics, Science, and Technology contains student materials needed for the activities as well as extensive print, electronic, organizational, and other resources for further information.

Sanders, Jo; Koch, Janice; Urso, Josephine

Contents: Part I:Introduction.Part II:Teaching Activities. Gender Equity in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Mathematics, Science and Technology as Male Domains. Peers', Teachers', Parents', and Society's Cultural Expectations. Biased and Inappropriate Curriculum Materials. Classroom Interaction and Atmosphere. Anti-Intellectualism and Attributional Style. Testing and Assessment. Part III:Assessing Your Students' Gender Equity Learning.Part IV:Action Research Projects.