| A Practical Guide to Gender Diversity for Computer Science Faculty Contributor(s): Franklin, Diana (Author) |
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ISBN: 1627050809 ISBN-13: 9781627050807 Publisher: Morgan & Claypool OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Computer Science - Computers | Desktop Applications - Project Management Software - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology |
| Series: Synthesis Lectures on Professionalism and Career Advancement |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.35 lbs) 81 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Computer science faces a continuing crisis in the lack of females pursuing and succeeding in the field. Companies may suffer due to reduced product quality, students suffer because educators have failed to adjust to diverse populations, and future generations suffer due to a lack of role models and continued challenges in the environment. In this book, we draw on the latest research in sociology, psychology, and education to first identify why we should be striving for gender diversity (beyond social justice), refuting misconceptions about the differing potentials between females and males. We then provide a set of practical types (with brief motivations) for improving your work with undergraduates taking your courses. This is followed by in-depth discussion of the research behind the tips, presenting obstacles that females face in a number of areas. Finally, we provide tips for advising undergraduate independent projects or graduate students, supporting female faculty, and initiatives requiring action at the institutional level (department or above). |