THEY ONLY TEACH US WORD AND EXCEL!
THEY ONLY TEACH US WORD AND EXCEL!
Author(s): Eneli Kindsiko, Anne Aidla, Helen POLTIMÄE, Kulno TürkSubject(s): Gender Studies, Education, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus
Keywords: gender studies; ICT; computers; improving classroom teaching; education;
Summary/Abstract: There is a considerable shortage of females interested in becoming ICT specialists, and the roots of this disinterest can be traced back to the schooling. A sample of 291 high school seniors from 5 different schools in Estonia were surveyed about their future study choices and perceived influences on those choices. The findings indicate that there is a crucial need to systematically upgrade the level of obligatory computer classes (pedagogical lag), as the classroom experience is a key factor that shapes career-related decisions among young women. We claim that merely offering one-off initiatives (computer camps and summer schools) is not enough, but obligatory computer classes should keep pace with ICT developments in society
Journal: TRAMES
- Issue Year: XXIV/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 53-69
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English