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The purpose of this module is to provide actionable steps based on five key insights from the Closing the STEM Gap research. Which of the following is a key insight?
Encourage a Growth Mindset
Reduce Excitement
Minimize Encouragement
Too many middle and high school girls think coding isn’t for them. What’s one strategy used to shift their thinking?
Point out that coding jobs pay well
Demonstrate how STEM/CS solve problems for people and the world
Schedule career testing in the school
Research shows that connecting female role models in STEM fields helps young female learners see possibilities of STEM and CS careers. Which resource was explored in the module that provides help?
Flip Live Lessons
Minecraft: Education Edition
Office Online
Nearly two-thirds of women who work in STEM fields (64%) and tech (65%) feel the work they do makes a difference in the world. Girls need to see that STEM careers are:
Popular
Focused only on data
Creative
Girls participating in an after-school STEM club are more likely to say:
They aren’t ready for a STEM career
They'll pursue STEM fields later in their education
They prefer non-STEM related jobs
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