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851-0242-11L 2 Credits DZ , SHE D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-HEST
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Gender Issues In Education and STEM

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Michal Berkowitz Biran, Dr. Christian Maximilian Thurn, Dr. Thomas Braas
Number of participants limited to 30. Enrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma or Teaching Certificate (excluding Teaching Diploma Sport). Prerequisite: students should be taking the course 851-0240-00L Human Learning (EW1) in parallel, or to have successfully completed it.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:56

Abstract

In this seminar, we introduce some of the major gender-related issues in the context of education and science learning, such as the under-representation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Common perspectives, controversies and empirical evidence will be discussed.

Objective

- To familiarize students with gender issues in the educational and STEM context and with controversies regarding these issues - To develop a critical view on existing research and perspectives. - To integrate this knowledge with teacher's work.

Content

Why do fewer women than men specialize in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)? Are girls better in language and boys better in math? These and other questions about gender differences relevant to education and STEM learning have been occupying researchers for decades. In this seminar, students learn about major gender issues in the educational context and the different perspectives for understanding them. The seminar builds on the active participation of students in reading, presenting and critically discussing selected papers in the field. We focus on empirical research and integrate implications for the classroom context. In a final small-group assignment, students integrate and elaborate on the topics learned in the seminar.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DZ , SHE
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
30
Signup End
03.10.2021

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Gender Issues In Education and STEM
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (LEE C 114)
2 h weekly

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