Explains some strategies for encouraging girls to participate in mathematics equally with boys. (YDS)

Introduces the Chautauqua short course, held to devise strategies for professors, scientists, and other members of the science community to draw and retain women and minorities in science. Concludes that everyone has a role to play in sharing the interest, excitement, and joy of scientific discovery with women and minorities. (ASK)

Many teachers must find ways to make math more meaningful to females and show that all careers are options for all students. Presents conflicting opinions on the causes of gender differences and implications for improving mathematics teaching and learning. (Contains 14 references.) (ASK)

Discusses the need for action by teachers and their roles in promoting gender equity in the mathematics classroom. Suggests ways to promote gender equity. (ASK)

Describes the Sisters in Sport Science (SISS) program which provides equitable access for girls to science and mathematics through sports. Includes a sample SISS activity that integrates track and physical sciences. (YDS)

This curriculum guide helps teachers explore themes presented in a companion videotape, "Throw Like a Girl." Curriculum objectives, instructional strategies, and assessments align with the video's four-part structure. The video presents the story of what it has been like for females to play sports as told through the eyes of different…

Discusses gender bias created by media favoring males in science, mathematics, and technology and how female academic achievement and attitudes are effected negatively. Introduces an inquiry-based activity using media clippings in which students analyze the images in mass media and discuss their ideas on those images. (YDS)

Designed to provide classroom teachers with activities to enhance computer equity for female students, this kit is divided into four sections which present excerpts from four other publications: (1) "The Neuter Computer: Computers for Boys and Girls" (Jo Schuchat Sanders and Antonia Stone for the Computer Equity Training Project, Women's…

Presents ideas from elementary school teachers who have made hands-on science an integral part of their classrooms. Includes suggestions for overcoming obstacles to hands-on science, innovative teaching techniques that encourage girls to excel in science and math, model activities to win parent/teacher support, and a list of eight "sensational"…

This curriculum guide contains materials written for teachers or group leaders of graduate students in educational psychology, psychology, sociology, and child and family studies and is designed to reflect the basic assumptions of educational equity, i.e., sex-fair and sex-affirmative facilitator attitudes, and counseling and teaching techniques.…

This document serves as a guide for teacher education institutions and programs designed to prepare educators for meeting their responsibilities in the area of human rights and human relations. This second edition of the guide represents a substantial modification of the original guide, and includes many activities, experiences, and suggestions…

Presents research data that demonstrates current disparities in science proficiency among subgroups defined by gender and race. Discusses differences in achievement, science experiences out of school, and academic support. Presents seven guidelines for structuring science activities that motivate and respond to the interests of all students. (19…

Eight activities are designed to help high school students learn about equal education and employment opportunities and expand their life roles. Introducing the unit are a knowledge quiz, which helps students analyze their attitudes about work, family, and sex stereotyping, and a work force quiz, which helps them increase their awareness of the…

The Catalyst Training Package was developed by project On The Other Hand, a 16-month project which used two rural Vermont high school districts to field test materials focused on educating youth to reach their full potential, and the roles of men and women in society. Three basic strategies were used to improve educational equity in rural high…

Reviews factors contributing to the low participation and negative attitudes of girls toward science and contends that science and math teachers play a major role. The author provides a sexism quiz and discussion that enables teachers to assess their classroom behaviors and attitudes toward girls. An extensive bibliography follows the article.…