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Uganda workshop develops gender-transformative STEM teaching

UNESCO and Ugandan partners held a five-day technical workshop in Kampala from 14 to 18 September to develop more inclusive, gender-transformative STEM teaching approaches. The work aims to turn findings from a national STEM skills-needs analysis into classroom materials and practice.

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UNESCO and Ugandan partners held a five-day technical workshop in Kampala from 14 to 18 September to develop more inclusive, gender-transformative STEM teaching approaches. The work aims to turn findings from a national STEM skills-needs analysis into classroom materials and practice.

Participants include curriculum and education authorities, teacher-training institutions, universities, industry representatives and specialists. The prior analysis identified girls’ underrepresentation in STEM and gaps in practical learning, laboratory and internet access, and teacher support.

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    Uganda workshop develops gender-transformative STEM teaching

    Participants include curriculum and education authorities, teacher-training institutions, universities, industry representatives and specialists. The prior analysis identified girls’ underrepresentation in STEM and gaps in practical learning, laboratory and internet access, and teacher support.

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