| Category |
(5) gender perspectives on curriculum (8) developing positive and productive learning environments. |
| Title |
(60) Girls and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) – What the research is telling us |
| Author |
New South Wales Department of Education and Training. Gender Education |
| Details |
The above paper www.schools.nsw.edu.au:80/learning/yrk12focusareas/gendered/girlsictrsrch.php can be found under the heading ‘Professional Support’, listed on the Gender Education homepage www.schools.nsw.edu.au:80/learning/yrk12focusareas/gendered/index.php of the NSW Department of Education and Training. |
| Description |
The paper presents an analysis of girls’ participation in and attitudes towards information and communication technologies. A number of reports are cited explaining why girls, when compared to boys, are not as involved in ICT subjects. The paper also offers practical suggestions that address factors adversely impacting on girls’ involvement in the ICT area of the curriculum. |
| Target market |
The publication is directed at primary and secondary school teachers. |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
Desired outcome is to increase girls’ participation in ICT by assisting teachers to address those factors adversely impacting on girls’ involvement. |
| Possible Applications |
Information and strategies can be used to inform teacher professional development. |
| Additional information |
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| Key Words |
Girls and ICT, gender and curriculum |