ERIC Number: EJ1242463
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jan
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Her Voice: Engaging and Preparing Girls with Disabilities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Careers
Griffiths, Amy Jane; Nash, Angel Miles; Maupin, Zachary; Mathur, Sneha Kohli
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v12 n3 p293-301 Jan 2020
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related fields comprise the top 30 occupations expected to grow the fastest by 2026. This increase in job opportunities, coupled with the evolution of technology, is creating higher demands for diversity in the labor market. Currently all students require innovative training and support from a young age to pursue STEM careers successfully. However, women and girls with disabilities face unique barriers along the STEM education pipeline. In this paper, we report the current and projected labor market trends in the United States. We then consider how this labor market information can be used by elementary educators to engage girls with disabilities in STEM-related learning effectively. Finally, through our analysis of labor market needs and the available assessment and intervention literature, we present a science-informed framework for intervention.
Descriptors: Females, STEM Education, Students with Disabilities, Barriers, Labor Market, Elementary School Teachers, Labor Needs, Labor Force Development, Gender Bias, Transitional Programs, Job Skills, Employment Qualifications, Equal Education, Training, Mentors, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Employers, Family School Relationship
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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