Further aims of the module are to:

 promote a positive image of women in scientific and technological careers
 sensitize parents, educators, school administrative staff, curriculum developers and trainers to counter gender stereotypes within the field
 improve access of girls to scientific and technological education by providing clear ideas of career opportunities
 provide teachers with the necessary career guidance tools to meet the needs of female learners seeking careers in science and technology.

The module is presented in a number of units as follows:

 Unit 1:introduction outlining the situation of women in science, the cultural and societal attitudes to and obstacles facing women in science, and advocating for more girls to study science
 Unit 2:training and supporting teachers in their attempts to encourage and instill confidence in girls studying science
 Unit 3:providing career guidance teachers with an understanding of the issues and with mechanisms for addressing them
 Unit 4:providing guidance on how to develop and manage specific career guidance activities in a manner directed towards supporting girls opting for careers in the science and technology sectors
 Unit 5:advising science and maths teachers on mechanisms for making their subjects more accessible and attractive to girls
 Unit 6:informing teacher trainers on how to integrate the issues into the construction and implementation of their programmes.

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Source: UNESCO