Supporting girls in maths and STEM
What is the specific focus?
Pre-task |
Voluntary reading |
Choose from a range of reports |
6/12/22 9-3.30 pm |
Workshop 1 Challoner House (B14 7EG) |
Discuss each of the three focus areas for the project: oracy, collaborative problem solving, spatial awareness Consider pedagogic approaches that benefit girls whilst not disadvantaging boys Collaboratively plan your research project in your chosen area Explore an example project that could be done in school. |
Ongoing |
Reading and self-study |
Read resources that support your chosen area Teach the collaboratively planned lessons. Gather evidence, complete pupil case-study proforma for feedback in session 2 |
28/2/22 9-3.30 pm |
Workshop 2 Online |
Discussion of reading – do you agree/disagree with what you’ve read? Feedback on the series of lessons taught. Work collaboratively to draft findings that could be shared more widely or used by others in your school. Select a second area of focus (one explored by Work Group colleagues) to explore in school. |
Ongoing |
School-based work |
Continue to collaborate with your Work Group colleagues sharing ideas and practice Teach a series of lessons on your chosen focus and evaluate the impact on learning (allowing for the novelty factor depending on your usual approach) Gather evidence, complete pupil case-study proforma Prepare a short presentation to share with colleagues |
30/6/23 9-3.30 pm |
Workshop 3 Challoner House (B14 7EG) |
Review lessons taught, and share experiences Feedback on evidence gathered, pupil case-studies Consider if the approach used for your chosen areas could be adapted more widely Work collaboratively to produce a presentation that could be shared locally and nationally to add to the ‘conversation’ regarding girls and STEM. |
Ongoing |
Writing – voluntary |
Contribute to an article that explores the work of the group and the impact on pupils, teachers and schools. |