Paris : Section for Science and Technology Education, Division of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, UNESCO, 2006.
132 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Girls – Education – Africa. Women in science – Africa. Women in technology – Africa. Science – Study and teaching – Africa – Sex differences.
Pamphlet LC 2412 .C54 2006/ + /PDF/(914KB)
Library of Congress Classification / Monograph
20959
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization—at head of title.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents: Foreword—Introduction—Unit 1. Introductory unit – setting the scene—Unit 2. Training and supporting teachers—Unit 3. Career guidance—Unit 4. Career guidance activities—Unit 5. Training and supporting science and mathematics teachers—Unit 6. Initial teacher education.
Abstract: Social and economic development of a country is closely linked to the educational level of its female population. As women in the developing world are generally under-represented in science and technology, this module aims to address the inherent gender disparities in this field, with a specific focus on Africa.