Recommendations for Teachers and Researchers: Supporting Female Learners of Secondary Mathematics: A Review of Literature

Author

Lauren Ashley Watts, University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleFollow

Date of Award

5-2015

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Teacher Education

Major Professor

Lynn L. Hodge

Committee Members

Stergios G. Botzakias, Geri A. Landry

Abstract

This literature review is intended to collect recommendations for practices in secondary education that promote gender equity in math and science. A brief overview of the history of gender and gender equity in mathematics, science and related fields will be provided, along with an examination of current aspects of gender equity in science and math that remain to be addressed. Recommendations for practices of secondary mathematics teachers that promote gender equity will be given with reference to practice theory and situated learning.

Recommended Citation

Watts, Lauren Ashley, "Recommendations for Teachers and Researchers: Supporting Female Learners of Secondary Mathematics: A Review of Literature. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2015.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/3419