ERIC Number: EJ1185331
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jul
Pages: 6
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The Gender Gap in STEM Fields: Theories, Movements, and Ideas to Engage Girls in STEM
Reinking, Anni; Martin, Barbara
Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research, v7 n2 p148-153 Jul 2018
The 2010 President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology indicated that there was a need to provide individuals with strong STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) backgrounds in order to be a competitive country internationally. Additionally, it has been found that there is a gender gap in STEM related fields. Therefore, this article describes theories related to the gender gap in the STEM field and ways to engage girls in STEM related fields in order to close the gender gap. The researchers of this study did extensive research to review the current literature, condense and summarize the findings from various studies, and provide steps for educators to engage in that will create an early atmosphere of positive learning environments for girls to be curious about STEM concepts.
Descriptors: Gender Differences, STEM Education, Socialization, Peer Influence, Stereotypes, Youth Programs, Science Careers, Science Activities, Educational Strategies, Hands on Science, Role Models, Educational Environment, Informal Education, Qualitative Research, Content Analysis
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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