Science and Math Interest and Gender Stereotypes: The Role of Educator Gender in Informal Science Learning Sites

Science and Math Interest and Gender Stereotypes: The Role of Educator Gender in Informal Science Learning Sites

Interest in science and math plays an important role in encouraging STEM motivation and career aspirations. This interest decreases for girls between late childhood and adolescence. Relatedly, positive mentoring experiences with female teachers can protect girls against losing interest. The present...

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Main Authors: Luke McGuire, Tina Monzavi, Adam J. Hoffman, Fidelia Law, Matthew J. Irvin, Mark Winterbottom, Adam Hartstone-Rose, Adam Rutland, Karen P. Burns, Laurence Butler, Marc Drews, Grace E. Fields, Kelly Lynn Mulvey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
STEM interest
gender equity
gender stereotypes
informal science learning
science interest
math interest
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.503237/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.503237/full

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