Women In Math And Science

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women's experience, and competition is emphasized over collaboration (Taylor and Sweetnam). So what do the teachers who positively influence young women do that is so different it completely changes women's view about science? In a study of eighty women who became science teachers, they were asked about the teachers they remember and the most influential reasons those teachers made a difference. The three main responses were: "activity-based instructional techniques, instructor relationships, and knowledge and appreciation of science content" (Taylor and Sweetnam). Women remembered classes that had a hands-on style of teaching. Their teachers would allow them to do experiments, labs, field trips and other events that allowed the women to get personally involved in what they were learning about. They were able to see science in action and to get a feel for real life uses for science. A large percent of women remembered teachers who challenged them and engaged them in problem ...

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