International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Feb 11, 2020 #tdsb @TDSB_STEM
Today is the #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience when the focus of the world is on dismantling the gender stereotypes and encouraging more girls in STEM. According to the UN, less than 30% of scientists worldwide are women. As Michelle Obama said, we need to help girls reach their full potential in science by eliminating barriers.
We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for
women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology,
engineering, and math. (Michelle Obama)
The article in Edutopia, Keeping Girls in STEM: 3 Barriers, 3 Solutions (2019) not only points out the 3 barriers girls face in STEM participation, but it also gives the research-based solutions to overcome those barriers.
BARRIER 1: BUILDING A MATH IDENTITY
The problem: One explanation for the gender differences in STEM participation may lie with those formative ideas about who a mathematician or scientist is.
Solutions: In response, researchers say teachers can foster a growth mindset in students by emphasizing that practice rather than innate ability improves performance.
BARRIER 2: THE QUESTION OF RACE AND CLASS
The problem: Our assumptions about who does math well—and the academic and financial support that follows—may, in fact, impact performance more than raw aptitude.
Solutions: In a review of 62 studies on the perseverance of black women and girls in math, Joseph and her coauthors found that several measures can help build math identity and interest among black girls.
BARRIER 3: IT’S NOT JUST CONTENT—IT’S CONTEXT, TOO
The problem: When it comes to teaching and learning STEM, research shows that the format matters.
Solutions: Teachers may want to move away from multiple-choice tests—often a staple in math and science—and place more emphasis on open-ended assessments that allow students, especially girls, to demonstrate their proficiency through word problems or writing, where they feel more confident.
To learn more about encouraging girls in STEM by removing barriers, check out our recently updated STEM and Girls resource guide!
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New Books to curl up with until spring…
Check out our February New Books List (10 seconds to load) for hot off the press resources on the Classroom as the 3rd Teacher, School Improvement, PBL, Boys, Arts Integration across the Curriculum and more!
This Month’s Featured Titles:
- The gradual art of school improvement : a practical guide
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Hair love (Oscar nominee!)
- Dynamically different classrooms : create spaces that spark learning
- Literacy & learning centers : content area and disciplinary literacy tools for grades 4-12
- The science of learning : 77 studies that every teacher needs to know
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Quebec Winter Carnival/ Carnaval de Québec Feb 7 – 16, 2020
#Quebec Winter Carnival brings much needed winter fun to all those who participate!
It runs for about 10 days, filled with many activities from ice sports events to snow sculpture contests. It’s the largest winter carnival in the world, attracting up to a million people.
Check out the Quebec Winter Carnival resource guide from TDSB Professional Library which is a curated list of everything to do with the carnival.
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Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 5, 2020 #tdsb
Schools across Ontario will join the #Winter Walk Day 2020 to promote walking to school for our students. The physical and mental benefits of walking to school are well documented.
According to the ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, only 35% of 5- to 17- year-olds are reaching their recommended physical activity levels as outlined in the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth.
Walking to school is an easy way for kids to raise their physical activity level and get more fit.
Check out Ontario Active School Travel site for activity ideas and resources for planning and promoting Winter Walk Day events:
- Winter Walk Day Poster
- Winter Walk Day Editable Poster
- Winter Walk Day I-Spy Activity
- Sticker/Tattoo/Badge design
- WWD Activity Ideas
- WWD Sample messages
- Songs to Walk ‘n’ Roll to
- Trip tracking tool poster
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Bell Let’s Talk Day – January 29, 2020 #tdsb
Bell Let’s Talk promotes conversations around mental health to dispel the stigma surrounding it. It’s an opportunity to highlight how important the mental health is to the well-being of the person. You can join the conversations around mental health and wellness @S4WOfficialTDSB, @TDSB_MHWB and @TDSB on Twitter
TDSB strives to improve mental health and well-being for all students by ensuring that students experience a sense of belonging at school and that they are engaged in learning, and that they are connected to at least one caring adult at their school.
Caring Relationships resource guide from Professional Library is great for TDSB educators to find the resources on the importance of building caring relationships for students in schools for their mental health and well-being which strongly impact their academic achievement.
Professional Library has many resources to support your mental health initiatives:
Depression
Mental Health in Schools: Books & Web Resources
Trauma-Informed Schools
Mental Health and Wellness (Pinterest Board)
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New Books for the New Year!
Dig into our January New Books List (10 seconds to load) to start a new year of learning off right! Topics include Curiosity, Leadership, Intersectionality, Safety, Math, Matter, Mindfulness and MORE!
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