Empowering Women in Science and STEM
About this course
Girls do as well as boys in science and maths at school, yet far fewer young women choose to study or work in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Gender gaps persist because of social expectations, unconscious biases and barriers that often start very early in school. This course gives you practical strategies to recognise and challenge gender stereotypes, create inclusive learning environments and open STEM opportunities to every student. It is designed for teachers and school leaders.
Over five days, you will explore why gender gaps in STEM still exist and how stereotypes, language, teaching materials and expectations can influence students' confidence and choices. Through interactive workshops, case studies and group discussions, you will learn how to design inclusive STEM lessons, use female role models, encourage girls' participation and confidence, and guide all students in their study and career choices. You will also look at how mentoring programmes, partnerships with women working in STEM and school-wide policies can create lasting change in your school or institution.
By the end of the course, you will have designed a gender-equality initiative for STEM in your school and created a plan to put it into practice.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Promote gender equality in STEM education through their teaching and school decisions.
- Create inclusive learning environments where all students feel confident to take part in STEM.
- Challenge gender stereotypes and unconscious biases in themselves, their students and their school.
- Lead or support long-term change in their school through mentoring, role models and policies.
- Identify gender stereotypes in language, teaching materials, classroom interactions and expectations.
- Design inclusive STEM lessons and activities that encourage girls' participation and confidence.
- Use female role models and real stories of women in STEM in their teaching.
- Plan mentoring activities and partnerships with women working in STEM.
- Create a gender-equality initiative for STEM adapted to their school.
- Understand the main causes of gender gaps in STEM, including social norms, unconscious biases and structural barriers.
- Identify how stereotypes influence students' confidence, interests and study and career choices.
- Recognise the role of role models and mentoring in encouraging girls in STEM.
- Explain how school policies and practices can support gender equality in STEM.
NEXT COURSES
Our Pricing
100% funded by the Erasmus+
Services included
- Pre-arrival information.
- Tuition & training materials.
- Admin & organizational costs.
- Documentation support.
- Coffee break.
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services
- Accommodation (hotels & self-catering apartments).
- Half-day and one-day trips.
- Cultural activities.
- Airport transfer.
- Local transport.
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