Gender Equity in Science Education

<p>The dearth of females in high-level science courses and professions is a well-documented phenomenon in modem society. Inequality in science instruction is a crucial component to the under representation of females in science. This paper provides a review of current literature published concerning gender inequality in K-12 science instruction. The existing literature suggests that the competitive nature of traditional science classrooms and the view of science as a male field of study inhibit female scientific performance.</p> <p>In an effort to provide educators with guidance in creating a gender equitable science classroom, this paper documents methods, such as creating a collaborative learning environment and increasing inquiry-based opportunities, which effectively counteract the disempowerment of females in science. Identifying aspects that disempower and empower females in K-12 science classrooms should provide a context for creating improvement in the gender equity of science instruction.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Year

2011

Author dc:creator

• Hall, Johanna R.

• Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholar.dominican.edu/education-print-theses/420

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholar.dominican.edu:education-print-theses-1419