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מצגת סודקות כללית_קצרה

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Sima Livni
Sima Livni

This document summarizes a program aimed at addressing barriers faced by bright female students from disadvantaged neighborhoods in pursuing education and careers in STEM fields. It outlines challenges such as lack of encouragement, role models, advanced course access, and gender stereotypes. The program provides interventions like tutoring, mentoring, empowerment workshops, and experiences with female entrepreneurs to build ambition, success, and academic excellence. Evaluation data shows the program increased rates of advanced math study, science majors, and participants' belief in their abilities over its years of implementation in multiple schools.

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מצגת סודקות כללית_קצרה
What prevents excelling students from poor neighborhoods from perusing a door opening matriculation? Lack of encouragement from their teachers Lack of after- school enriching programming Lack of successful and educated role models Shortage in advanced maths classes A bright child Teaching focuses on knowledge instead of research
What about the girls? A bright girl Lack of encouragement from her teachers Lack of after- school enriching programming Lack of successful and educated role models Shortage in advanced maths classes A discouraging environment Social stereotypes about the role of women low self-esteem leading to ‘Safe Choices’ Teaching focuses on knowledge instead of research
low self- esteem leading to ‘Safe Choices’ Lack of encouragement from her teachers Shortage in advanced maths classes Lack of successful and educated role models Cracking the Glass Ceiling A bright GIRLStaff training: Gender oriented teaching Meetings with successful women Extra tutoring hours in advanced maths Coaching in Small Groups Lack of after- school programming Methodical Science Enrichment Program Teaching focuses on knowledge instead of research PBL with volunteering high-tech women entrepreneurs Social stereotypes about the role of women Gender Empowerment Workshops
Our three concepts
Ambition raising the bar for the participants in education and career through role- modeling
Success strengthening self-efficacy through empowerment
Excellence improving academic achievements through scholastic assistance
מצגת סודקות כללית_קצרה
Achievements 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 69% 82.3% 91% 90% Percentage of program participants studying advanced mathematics upon entering high school:  2010-2011 75% chose to major in science  2011-2012 71% chose to major in science  2012-2013 87% chose to major in science  2013-2014 87% chose to major in science Choice of Major: “The program made me believe in myself and in my abilities and to succeed in school. My grades in Maths and Science have gone up, and the same in Physics and in English. I believe in my ability to reach a high level of studies in almost any subject” (A young women participating in the program). 59.9% - over half of the young women going into high school chose to major in two scientific subjects.
Bat-Yam (all 7 high schools) Netanyah (4 schools) Mikve Israel (2 schools) Pardes Katz (1 school) Kiryat-Gat (4 schools) General
1,000YoungWomen 80 Science and MathsTeachers 15 Schools 1 Path to Success 200 Volunteers 20 High/Bio-Tech companies

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מצגת סודקות כללית_קצרה

  • 2. What prevents excelling students from poor neighborhoods from perusing a door opening matriculation? Lack of encouragement from their teachers Lack of after- school enriching programming Lack of successful and educated role models Shortage in advanced maths classes A bright child Teaching focuses on knowledge instead of research
  • 3. What about the girls? A bright girl Lack of encouragement from her teachers Lack of after- school enriching programming Lack of successful and educated role models Shortage in advanced maths classes A discouraging environment Social stereotypes about the role of women low self-esteem leading to ‘Safe Choices’ Teaching focuses on knowledge instead of research
  • 4. low self- esteem leading to ‘Safe Choices’ Lack of encouragement from her teachers Shortage in advanced maths classes Lack of successful and educated role models Cracking the Glass Ceiling A bright GIRLStaff training: Gender oriented teaching Meetings with successful women Extra tutoring hours in advanced maths Coaching in Small Groups Lack of after- school programming Methodical Science Enrichment Program Teaching focuses on knowledge instead of research PBL with volunteering high-tech women entrepreneurs Social stereotypes about the role of women Gender Empowerment Workshops
  • 6. Ambition raising the bar for the participants in education and career through role- modeling
  • 10. Achievements 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 69% 82.3% 91% 90% Percentage of program participants studying advanced mathematics upon entering high school:  2010-2011 75% chose to major in science  2011-2012 71% chose to major in science  2012-2013 87% chose to major in science  2013-2014 87% chose to major in science Choice of Major: “The program made me believe in myself and in my abilities and to succeed in school. My grades in Maths and Science have gone up, and the same in Physics and in English. I believe in my ability to reach a high level of studies in almost any subject” (A young women participating in the program). 59.9% - over half of the young women going into high school chose to major in two scientific subjects.
  • 11. Bat-Yam (all 7 high schools) Netanyah (4 schools) Mikve Israel (2 schools) Pardes Katz (1 school) Kiryat-Gat (4 schools) General
  • 12. 1,000YoungWomen 80 Science and MathsTeachers 15 Schools 1 Path to Success 200 Volunteers 20 High/Bio-Tech companies