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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 20. 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 15:55:10

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). Different perspectives, controversies and empirical evidence will be discussed.

Objective

- To familiarize students with gender issues in the educational and STEM contexts and with controversies regarding these issues. - To develop a critical view on existing 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 will learn about major gender issues in the educational context and the different perspectives for understanding them. Students will read and critically discuss selected publications on these topics and their implications for the classroom context. There will be weekly (or bi-weekly) assignments as well as a final project in which students will 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
20

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Gender Issues In Education and STEM
The first meeting will take place on 04.03.2021 (second semester week). The course combines lectures and active participation of students. Some meetings will be dedicated to group work on the course assignment. In case physical presence will not be possible due to COVID-19 regulations, we will conduct the course via Zoom. More details will be given closer to the beginning of the semester.
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (IFW A 34)
2 h weekly

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