Gender in the science classroom

Date: 24 October 2024, 09:15–12:00
Location: Ångström Laboratory, 10238, Beurlingrummet
Type: Seminar
Organiser: TUR - Council for Educational Development at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Contact person: Marcus Lundberg

TUR and the Teknat Equal Opportunities Committee invites you to: Gender in the science classroom.
Many of the external evaluations of our education point out the need to include more Equal opportunity perspectives. In this seminar we’ll talk about gender, and how gender differences in learning are affected by the way we teach.

We’ll mainly use two categories, men and women, because up to now most pedagogical research have only considered that perspective. However, it is important to recognize that a binary division does not fit everyone. Therefore, the seminar starts with a brief orientation about gender identity and gender expression, including tips for gender-inclusive approaches in the classroom. We’ll then discuss the impacts of teaching and examination on gender differences in learning and performance, and show how inclusive teaching practices can improve learning for a majority of our students.

This seminar will be held in English. You do not need to register to attend, but if you want to make sure you get “fika” send an e-mail to tur- teknat@uu.se, no later than October 21.

This seminar is part of TUR’s series on 'Inclusive teaching'
Students with disabilities: Improve your teaching by taking into account common barriers to learning
International classroom: Manage challenges and possibilities with international students and faculty
Gender in the science classroom: Develop strategies for adapting a gender-inclusive environment.

Welcome,
Marcus Lundberg, Nic Timneanu and Malin Östman (TUR)
Staffan Svärd (Teknat Equal Opportunities Committee)