Achieving Gender Equity in Science Classrooms (1996).
The idea for this handbook originated in a Group Independent Study Project (GISP) on gender distinctions in science education at Brown University. The GISP, organized by students concerned about the under-representation of women in science, was designed to examine the role that science education plays in that under-representation. The GISP's goals were to determine the causes of high attrition rates in the undergraduate "pipeline" in science, math, and engineering for women, and to find solutions to decrease the number of students leaving these fields. Downloadable at: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Dean_of_the_College/homepginfo/equity/Equity_handbook.html
Achieving Gender Equity: Strategies for the Classroom (1995) by Dianne D. Horgan.
Written to ensure the awareness of present and future teachers of the potential for inequity in their classrooms based on gender, this book offers practical strategies to address the issue. Using recent research in social cognition and attribution theory as the underpinnings of the strategies offered, it incorporates case studies and examples spanning grades K-12. ISBN: 020515459X
A Hand Up: Women Mentoring Women in Science.
Book includes interviews with women in all levels of science and engineering, their personal and professional challenges, suggestions and strategies, and an extensive list of organizations that support women in the sciences. Contact: Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 E-mail: <awis@awis.org>
Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher (1995) by Stephen D. Brookfield.
Building on the insights of his highly acclaimed earlier work, The Skillful Teacher, Stephen D. Brookfield offers a very personal and accessible guide to how faculty at any level and across all disciplines can improve their teaching abilities. Applying the principles of adult learning, Brookfield thoughtfully guides teachers through the processes of becoming critically reflective about teaching, confronting the contradictions involved in creating democratic classrooms and using critical reflection as a tool for ongoing personal and professional development. Using numerous examples, Brookfield describes what critical reflection is and why it is so important. 320 pages. ISBN: 0787901318.
Celebrating Women in Mathematics and Science (1996).
A unique look into the lives of 22 notable female mathematicians and scientists from ancient to modern times. The biographies show how determination, creativity, and intellectual passion helped these women excel in their fields. Contact: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics attn: Tom Pearson, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1593. (703) 620-9840. E-mail: <tpearson@nctm.org>
Counting on Computer Equity: A Quick and Easy Guide to Finding Out if Your School Has a Computer Gender Gap (1991) by Jo Sanders and Mary McGinnis.
The booklet contains guidelines for figuring your baseline and assessing electives, free-access time in school, required classroom use, use outside school, and future plans involving computers. Published by Scarecrow Press and distributed by Jo Sanders Publications, Seattle, WA. 14 pages, $4.95 per copy, plus 15% for shipping and handling. Order by sending email request to: <jo@josanders.com>
Does Jane Compute? Preserving Our Daughters' Place in the Cyber Revolution (1998) by Roberta Furger.
The term computer nerd has a male connotation because it isn't acceptable for girls to be computer experts, notes the author. Consequently, many girls are growing up with insecurities about their computer skills, and there is a shortage of women entering the field of computer science. Furger found that societal bias is pervasive and that change requires conscious action: mother-daughter computer workshops, games designed for girls, girls-only computer clubs, wired schools, and teacher in-service. The resource list provided includes girl-friendly online sites and age-appropriate software, computer camps, and professional organizations that support women and computers. 224 pages, ISBN: 0446673110.
Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom: A Handbook for Classroom Practices. (1999). Regularly updated.
The intent of the Handbook is that it be a "living document" that will be routinely updated. For this reason, the "Gender Equity Handbook," as it has become known by its creators, is designed for a three-ring binder to be distributed to schools. Available at: http://www.ricw.state.ri.us/about.htm
Gender Diversities and Technology Institute.
The Gender, Diversities & Technology Institute is a learning exchange, an incubator for new ideas and approaches, a generator of new policy. We are a global institute dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and organizations through innovative approaches to life-long learning. We believe that the connection between learning and human development is most powerful when the unique perspectives and strengths associated with gender, race, ethnicity, and other diversities guide and inform the process. Website: http://www2.edc.org/gdi/ Also available though this website: Teaching Mathematics Effectively and Equitably to Females.(2001) by K. Hanson. Downloadable at: http://www2.edc.org/gdi/publications_SR/teachmathwp.pdf
Generating Expectations for Student Achievement (GESA): An Equitable Approach to Educational Excellence.
GESA examines the five areas of disparity in the classroom and then encourages teachers to utilize research based, proactive instructional strategies and resources to eliminate the disparities and support high expectations. Website: http://www.graymill.com/. Contact information:
GrayMill
25101 Bear Valley Road PMB 130
Tehachapi, CA 93561-8311
Tel. 1-800-218-GESA
Fax: (661) 821-2132
Gender Equity Right from the Start: Instructional Activities for Teacher Educators in Mathematics, Science, and Technology, by Jo Sanders, Janice Koch and Josephine Urso.
Tested by teacher educators nationwide, here are 192 activities you can use in your pre-service methods course or other teacher education venue. Companion volume: Gender Equity Sources and Resources. Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers, 135 pages, 1997, $24.00 per copy. Available from Erlbaum at www.erlbaum.com
goENC.com
The new goENC.com web site has been recognized as one of the best web sites for both math and science K-12 teachers. According to District Administration, the Magazine for K-12 Education Leaders, goENC.com is one of 8 recommended mathematics web sites, and one of 9 recommended science sites. Most importantly, goENC.com is the only web site that is included in both the mathematics and science recommended web sites. Available at: http://www.goenc.com/
Project Solve
For K-8 teachers - Describes workshops offered by Saginaw Valley State University Regional Mathematics and Science Center University Center, MI 48710, Phone: (989) 790-4114 . Website: http://www.svsu.edu/mathsci-center/solve.htm
National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE)
The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) is a consortium of state and local agencies, corporations, and national organizations that collaborate to create equitable and diverse classrooms and workplaces where there are no barriers to opportunities. Website: http://www.napequity.org/
New Formulas for America's Workforce: Girls in Science and Engineering.
This book catalogs the methodology and results of 211 National Science Foundation grants issued since 1993, and includes descriptions of special programs, contacts, references, and software downloads. The book is available free from NSF. Printed copies and compact disks (http://www.nsf.gov/home/orderpub.htm) may be ordered. The printed version's document number is NSF 03-207, and the compact disk document number is NSF 03-208. A downloadable PDF version at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf_03207/start.htm
Tech Savvy: Educating Girls in the New Computer Age.
As violent electronic games and dull programming classes turn off more and more girls to the computer culture, schools need to change the way information technology is used, applied, and taught in the nation's classrooms, according to the report, Tech-Savvy: Educating Girls in the New Computer Age, published by the AAUW Educational Foundation. Free copies of this report and a new video and guide are available.
Downloadable at: http://www.aauw.org/research/TechSavvy.pdf
American Association of University Women website: http://www.aauw.org
Toward Gender Equity in the Classroom: Everyday Teachers' Beliefs and Practices (1994) by Janice Streitmatter.
Rather than simply examining gender differences in student performance, this book presents various aspects and consideration of gender equity in classroom teaching through conversations with and observations of eight teachers. ISBN: 0791418049.
Trends in Educational Equity of Girls & Women (2005) by Catherine Freeman.
This report draws upon a wide range of published and unpublished statistical material to present an overview of the educational status of girls and women in the United States. The data presented in this publication demonstrate that in elementary and secondary school and in college, females are now doing as well as or better than males on many indicators of achievement and educational attainment, and that large gaps that once existed between males and females have been eliminated in most cases and have significantly decreased in other cases. (NCES 2005-016). U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Under the Microscope: A Decade of Gender Equity Projects in the Sciences.
Examines and analyzes more than 400 gender equity projects specifically aimed at increasing the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The report reveals trends in the development and support of these projects during the last decade and offers recommendations for strengthening the advancement of gender equity in the sciences for the future.
Downloadable at: http://www.aauw.org/research/underthemicroscope.pdf
WEEA Equity Resource Center
The Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) Equity Resource Center was established more than 20 years ago to bring support and resources to the many exceptional efforts that are improving the education of girls and women in the United States. Website: http://www2.edc.org/WomensEquity/
American Association of University Women website: http://www.aauw.org
Diane McGrath's Project-Based Learning website at: http://coe.ksu.edu/pbl/
Gender Diversities and Technology Institute: http://www2.edc.org/gdi/
Gender Equity Handbook available at: http://www.ricw.state.ri.us/about.htm
Generating Expectations for Student Achievement (GESA): http://www.graymill.com/
George Lucas Educational Foundation website at: http://www.glef.org
goENC.com website at: http://www.goenc.com/
Jo Sanders' Gender Equity website at: http://www.josanders.com/genderequity.html
Jorge Cham's Piled Higher and Deeper website at: http://www.phdcomics.com
Midwest Equity Assistance Center: http://www.meac.org/
National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) website at: http://www.napequity.org/
National Mentoring Partnership at: http://www.mentoring.org
Project Solve website at: http://www.svsu.edu/mathsci-center/solve.htm
Virginia Valian's Tutorials for Change: Gender Schemas and Science Careers website at: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/gendertutorial/
WEEA Equity Resource Center website at: http://www2.edc.org/WomensEquity/
What Kids Can Do website at: http://www.whatkidscando.org/
