Ministry of Education Promotes STEM Learning Program, Encouraging Female Students to Explore Science
Taiwan's Ministry of Education, in collaboration with National Taiwan Normal University, is implementing a program to promote female students' interest in STEM fields through online videos and events. The aim is to encourage women's participation in STEM and create a more gender-friendly learning environment.
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Taipei, May 13 (CNA reporter Chen Chih-chung) — To encourage female students to engage in science, the Ministry of Education has, in recent years, partnered with National Taiwan Normal University. Through online videos, physical activities, and lectures, they encourage female students to explore STEM fields, aiming to create a more gender-friendly learning environment.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Education, the proportion of female students in Taiwan's technology fields across different educational stages ranges between 30% and 40%, with more women entering humanities and social science fields. The Ministry of Education is promoting the "Enhancing Science and Mathematics Learning Interest of Elementary and Junior High School Female Students: Integrated Offline and Online Promotion" project, allowing students to experience diverse STEM learning.
STEM encompasses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This project has completed the filming of 31 videos, developed 20 teaching plans, 12 interview articles, and 41 Facebook graphic posts. These contents cover historical and contemporary female scientists, showcasing how they overcome challenges and break traditional boundaries, demonstrating that women can excel in STEM fields academically and professionally.
For example, the latest article published on the "Shu Gan Lab" Facebook page introduces Mary Anning, a pioneer in British paleontology. At the age of 12, she unearthed the world's first complete 'ichthyosaur' fossil, and at 24, she excavated the first highly complete 'plesiosaur' skeleton. Later, she opened a fossil warehouse, interacting with many collectors and scientists, inspiring many to explore the field of paleontology.
By adopting diverse and innovative learning methods, the Ministry of Education hopes to guide female students to explore STEM fields, cultivate their abilities for proactive thinking, courageous attempts, and problem-solving, laying a solid foundation for them to become influential key talents and leaders in the future. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150513
According to statistics from the Ministry of Education, the proportion of female students in Taiwan's technology fields across different educational stages ranges between 30% and 40%, with more women entering humanities and social science fields. The Ministry of Education is promoting the "Enhancing Science and Mathematics Learning Interest of Elementary and Junior High School Female Students: Integrated Offline and Online Promotion" project, allowing students to experience diverse STEM learning.
STEM encompasses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This project has completed the filming of 31 videos, developed 20 teaching plans, 12 interview articles, and 41 Facebook graphic posts. These contents cover historical and contemporary female scientists, showcasing how they overcome challenges and break traditional boundaries, demonstrating that women can excel in STEM fields academically and professionally.
For example, the latest article published on the "Shu Gan Lab" Facebook page introduces Mary Anning, a pioneer in British paleontology. At the age of 12, she unearthed the world's first complete 'ichthyosaur' fossil, and at 24, she excavated the first highly complete 'plesiosaur' skeleton. Later, she opened a fossil warehouse, interacting with many collectors and scientists, inspiring many to explore the field of paleontology.
By adopting diverse and innovative learning methods, the Ministry of Education hopes to guide female students to explore STEM fields, cultivate their abilities for proactive thinking, courageous attempts, and problem-solving, laying a solid foundation for them to become influential key talents and leaders in the future. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150513