Engendering Access To Stem Education And Careers In South Asia

Author : Shobhana Sosale,Graham Mark Harrison,Namrata Tognatta,Shiro Nakata
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464819674

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Engendering Access to STEM Education and Careers in South Asia by Shobhana Sosale,Graham Mark Harrison,Namrata Tognatta,Shiro Nakata Pdf

Building a skilled and diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce is crucial for economic development, cross-border trade, and social inclusion in South Asia. However, underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM education and careers remains a persistent issue. What kinds of macro and micro socioeconomic interventions are needed to increase girls' and women's access to and participation in STEM education and careers in South Asia? This book compares trends in South Asia with global trends to examine how access to and choices of STEM fields affect girls' enrollment in upper secondary education, technical and vocational education and training, and higher education in the region as well as their selection of careers. Based on the analysis, it offers recommendations to policy makers and practitioners to improve inclusion. The following are among the findings: (1) The five key opportunities to foster inclusion and enrollment in STEM education--and staunch the 'leaky pipeline'--are at the upper primary, lower and upper secondary, and tertiary education levels, and during the early career years; (2) A strong pathway from STEM education to career depends on an integrated, systematic approach that motivates students to pursue STEM fields, builds STEM skills, and removes barriers to diversity; (3) With the increasing migration of workers between countries in South Asia, preparing a critical mass of semiskilled and skilled STEM migrant workers has cross-border value, especially for workers migrating from smaller to larger economies. New ways of defining STEM occupations are required to help develop and sustain female interest in STEM education and careers. Potential strategies that governments can pursue include raising awareness and building knowledge and skills in STEM outside the formal academic environment--such as in after-school programs, science fairs and competitions, and summer camps--and developing and systematically disseminating standardized resources. Inclusion and diversity must be championed by governments, the private sector, and other stakeholders who stand to benefit from more diverse workforces. Though women themselves would likely be credible champions, in South Asia they are often constrained by a range of factors. This report addresses some of those obstacles.

Author : The World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464820083

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Enhancing Skills in Sri Lanka for Inclusion, Recovery, and Resilience by The World Bank Pdf

Author : Tang Wee Teo,Aik-Ling Tan,Paul Teng
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000516296

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STEM Education from Asia by Tang Wee Teo,Aik-Ling Tan,Paul Teng Pdf

Asia is the largest continent in the world. Five out of the top ten high performing economies in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 are located in Asia. Why do Asian students perform so well in STEM-related subjects? This book answers this by examining the STEM education policies and initiatives in Asian economies, as well as the training programmes undertaken by STEM teachers in Asia. The book is broken into four sections, each accompanied by a passage of commentary that summarizes the key takeaways of the chapters. Section one focuses on STEM policy environments and how various countries have developed policies that promote STEM as an integral part of national economic development. Section two focuses on STEM teacher education in the Philippines and Thailand, while section three focuses on STEM curriculum design, context, and challenges in four Asian economies. The fourth and final section focuses on presenting snapshots of STEM education research efforts in Malaysia, South Korea, and Singapore. Written by Asian academics, this book will provide valuable insights to policy makers, educators, and researchers interested in the topic of STEM education, especially in the Asian context. Chapters 7 and 11 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com

Author : Khan, Basheer Ahmed,Kuofie, Matthew H. S.,Suman, Sonika
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799883296

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Handbook of Research on Future Opportunities for Technology Management Education by Khan, Basheer Ahmed,Kuofie, Matthew H. S.,Suman, Sonika Pdf

Technology management education and business education are visibly intertwined in the current educational system. Certain efforts that have taken place in the recent past are the interinstitutional discourse around the world. Technology management is a dynamic and evolving profession, driven by changes in technology, globalization, sustainability, and the increasing importance of the service economy. The Handbook of Research on Future Opportunities for Technology Management Education is a comprehensive reference book that enables readers to comprehend the trends in technological changes and the need to orient business education and technology management in workplaces. The book serves to support with the formation and implementation of appropriate policies for technology management. Covering topics such as big data analytics, cloud computing adoption, and massive open online courses (MOOCs), this text is an essential resource for managers, technologists, teachers, executives, instructional designers, libraries, university researchers, students, faculty, and industry taught leaders.

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231002335

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Cracking the code by UNESCO Pdf

This report aims to 'crack the code' by deciphering the factors that hinder and facilitate girls' and women's participation, achievement and continuation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and, in particular, what the education sector can do to promote girls' and women's interest in and engagement with STEM education and ultimately STEM careers.

Author : Halil Dundar,Tara Béteille,Anil Deolalikar
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781464801600

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Student Learning in South Asia by Halil Dundar,Tara Béteille,Anil Deolalikar Pdf

This book analyzes the performance of South Asian educational systems and identifies the causes and correlates of student learning outcomes. Drawing on successful initiatives both in the region and elsewhere in the world, it offers an insightful approach to setting priorities for enhancing the quality of school education in South Asia.

Author : Akiko Sakamoto,Johnny Sung
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Education
ISBN : 9221323064

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Skills and the Future of Work by Akiko Sakamoto,Johnny Sung Pdf

Author : Nancy J. Hafkin,Nancy Taggart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Digital divide
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111092511

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Gender, Information Technology, and Developing Countries by Nancy J. Hafkin,Nancy Taggart Pdf

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231003301

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From access to empowerment by UNESCO Pdf

Author : Frank Banks,David Barlex
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000318326

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Teaching STEM in the Secondary School by Frank Banks,David Barlex Pdf

This book looks at the purpose and pedagogy of STEM teaching and explores the ways in which STEM subjects can interact in the curriculum to enhance student understanding, achievement and motivation. By reaching outside their own classroom, teachers can collaborate across STEM subjects to enrich learning and help students relate school science, technology and maths to the wider world. Packed with ideas and practical details for teachers of STEM subjects, the new revised edition of this book: ■ considers what the STEM subjects contribute separately to the curriculum and how they relate to each other in the wider education of secondary school students; ■ describes and evaluates different curriculum models for STEM; ■ suggests ways in which a critical approach to the pedagogy of the classroom, laboratory and workshop can support and encourage all pupils to engage fully in STEM; ■ addresses the practicalities of introducing, organising and sustaining STEM-related activities in the secondary school; ■ looks to ways schools can manage and sustain STEM approaches in the long-term. This new revised edition is essential reading for trainee and practising teachers, those engaged in further professional development and all who wish to make the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics an interesting, motivating and exciting experience for their students.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:951897350

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STEM by Anonim Pdf

A vibrant capacity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is pivotal to increasing Australiaâs productivity. Building on recent research commissioned by Australiaâs Chief Scientist to identify STEM skills shortages, this project critically examines existing solutions to the STEM skills shortage in comparable countries and ascertains which, if any, of those solutions could be usefully applied to the formation and maintenance of a STEM skills workforce and proposes a set of options for increasing Australiaâs productivity and international competitiveness. The following aspects are addressed in this report: trends in STEM enrolments in all educational domains; access of STEM graduates to the labour market; the perceived relevance of STEM to economic growth and well-being; what are other countries doing to address declining STEM uptake and its impact on the workforce, and/or lifting national performance?; strategies, policies and programs used to enhance STEM at all levels of education, and judgments concerning the success of those programs; are measures put into effect in other countries and cultures successful and how has this been evaluated?; could and should such measures be applied in the Australian context, taking into account our cultural diversity?; what are the implications of the application of culturally appropriate measures in Australia and will the policy framework need to be modified to accommodate them? [p.10-11, ed]

Author : Sungsup Ra,Shanti Jagannathan,Rupert Maclean
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811609831

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Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption by Sungsup Ra,Shanti Jagannathan,Rupert Maclean Pdf

This open access book presents contemporary perspectives on the role of a learning society from the lens of leading practitioners, experts from universities, governments, and industry leaders. The think pieces argue for a learning society as a major driver of change with far-reaching influence on learning to serve the needs of economies and societies. The book is a testimonial to the importance of ‘learning communities.’ It highlights the pivotal role that can be played by non-traditional actors such as city and urban planners, citizens, transport professionals, and technology companies. This collection seeks to contribute to the discourse on strengthening the fabric of a learning society crucial for future economic and social development, particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease.

Author : Jane L. Parpart,Patricia Connelly,Eudine Barriteau
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Feminism
ISBN : 9780889369108

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Theoretical Perspectives on Gender and Development by Jane L. Parpart,Patricia Connelly,Eudine Barriteau Pdf

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender and Development demytsifies the theory of gender and development and shows how it plays an important role in everyday life. It explores the evolution of gender and development theory, introduces competing theoretical frameworks, and examines new and emerging debates. The focus is on the implications of theory for policy and practice, and the need to theorize gender and development to create a more egalitarian society. This book is intended for classroom and workshop use in the fields ofdevelopment studies, development theory, gender and development, and women's studies. Its clear and straightforward prose will be appreciated by undergraduate and seasoned professional, alike. Classroom exercises, study questions, activities, and case studies are included. It is designed for use in both formal and nonformal educational settings.

Author : Henry Etzkowitz,Carol Kemelgor,Brian Uzzi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521787386

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Athena Unbound by Henry Etzkowitz,Carol Kemelgor,Brian Uzzi Pdf

Why are there so few women scientists? Persisting differences between women s and men's experiences in science make this question as relevant today as it ever was. This book sets out to answer this question, and to propose solutions for the future. Based on extensive research, it emphasizes that science is an intensely social activity. Despite the scientific ethos of universalism and inclusion, scientists and their institutions are not immune to the prejudices of society as a whole. By presenting women s experiences at all key career stages - from childhood to retirement - the authors reveal the hidden barriers, subtle exclusions and unwritten rules of the scientific workplace, and the effects, both professional and personal, that these have on the female scientist. This important book should be read by all scientists - both male and female - and sociologists, as well as women thinking of embarking on a scientific career.

Author : Jennifer L. Solotaroff,George Joseph,Anne T. Kuriakose,Jayati Sethi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464810688

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Getting to Work by Jennifer L. Solotaroff,George Joseph,Anne T. Kuriakose,Jayati Sethi Pdf

Sri Lanka has shown remarkable persistence in low female labor force participation rates—at 36 percent from 2015 to 2017, compared with 75 percent for same-aged men—despite overall economic growth and poverty reduction over the past decade. The trend stands in contrast to the country’s achievements in human capital development that favor women, such as high levels of female education and low total fertility rates, as well as its status as an upper-middle-income country. This study intends to better understand the puzzle of women’s poor labor market outcomes in Sri Lanka. Using nationally representative secondary survey data—as well as primary qualitative and quantitative research—it tests three hypotheses that would explain gender gaps in labor market outcomes: (1) household roles and responsibilities, which fall disproportionately on women, and the associated sociophysical constraints on women’s mobility; (2) a human capital mismatch, whereby women are not acquiring the proper skills demanded by job markets; and (3) gender discrimination in job search, hiring, and promotion processes. Further, the analysis provides a comparison of women’s experience of the labor market between the years leading up to the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war (2006†“09) and the years following the civil war (2010†“15). The study recommends priority areas for addressing the multiple supply- and demand-side factors to improve women’s labor force participation rates and reduce other gender gaps in labor market outcomes. It also offers specific recommendations for improving women’s participation in the five private sector industries covered by the primary research: commercial agriculture, garments, tourism, information and communication technology, and tea estate work. The findings are intended to influence policy makers, educators, and employment program practitioners with a stake in helping Sri Lanka achieve its vision of inclusive and sustainable job creation and economic growth. The study also aims to contribute to the work of research institutions and civil society in identifying the most effective means of engaging more women— and their untapped potential for labor, innovation, and productivity—in Sri Lanka’s future.