| Gender, Science and Mathematics: Shortening the Shadow 1996 Edition Contributor(s): Parker, L. H. (Editor), Rennie, L. (Editor), Fraser, B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 079233535X ISBN-13: 9780792335351 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1995 Annotation: The theme of Gender, Science and Mathematics is that change agents, such as teachers and curriculum writers, have a key role in the translation of gender equity policy into gender equitable practices in science and mathematics education. The first section emphasizes that a necessary prerequisite for successful action is for scientists, students, teachers, teacher trainees, curriculum writers and researchers to confront the many different and often conflicting perspectives on the relationship between gender, science and mathematics. The second section presents a number of analyses of the reality of schools, classrooms, curriculum and assessment. Finally, the third section describes a variety of projects that have achieved some success in bringing about more equitable science and mathematics education. Ways are suggested in which future research and action can build on these expectations. The book provides vivid examples and adopts a practical approach. The recent research and thinking presented has a wide and general applicability. Audience: Designed for use throughout the world in university and college courses and by policy makers concerned with the gender/science/mathematics relationship. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics - Science | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 507 |
| LCCN: 95030191 |
| Series: Science & Technology Education Library |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.17 lbs) 230 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Throughout the Western world, the relationship between gender, science and math- ematics has emerged as critical in a variety of contexts. In tertiary institutions, the study of "gender issues", frequently with reference to science and mathematics, is of central significance to many disciplines. Gender studies are being offered as sepa- rate courses or parts of existing courses in preservice and postgraduate teacher edu- cation, women's studies, technology studies and policy studies. In addition, in the broader context of education at all levels from primary/elementary through to higher, concerned policy-makers and practitioners frequently focus on the interaction of gender, science and mathematics in their attempts to reform and improve education for all students. In all of these contexts, there is an urgent need for suitable texts, both to provide resources for teachers and students and to inform policy-makers and practitioners. This book has been developed specifically to meet this need. It is designed to be used throughout the world in a variety of tertiary courses and by policy-makers concerned with activities which interface with the gender/science/mathematics rela- tionship. It provides examples which illustrate vividly the rich field from which practitioners and policy-makers in this area now can draw. Its particular appeal will stem from its practical approach and creative future perspective, the international renown of the authors and the generalisability of the recent research and thinking presented in each of the chapters. |
