STEM Education for Girls: Part 2 - Robotics
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Goals
Problem statement:
The current project builds on the previous project "STEM Education for Girls," supported by Orbeliani Foundation and SIDA in 2016/2017. We aim to further improve the access of girls to include robotics.
STEM subjects, especially robotics, are indispensable if we want children to be equipped with the necessary skills to compete and be successful. In Telavi, at this stage there are no after-school programs in robotics.
LEGO's robotics program is aimed at improving the creativity of the students through building models and programming them. They learn to think logically and see causality. Students are not only able to program the models they construct but also find solutions to problems.
As in the case of other STEM subjects, robotics is often considered as a 'boy's' subject.' This translates to a latent discrimination of girls in these programs. We believe that such stereotypical attitudes need to be changed, and introduction of robotics classes for girls will serve this purpose. Besides, since the program will be open both to girls and boys, it will improve access of Telavi students' to innovative educational resources in general.
Proposed Solution:
After introducing students to constructing machines and finding mechanical solutions (previous program funded by Orbeliani Georgia/Sida), the current project plans to introduce LEGO Education robotics program in Telavi, in order to ensure continuity in the education and achieve more sustainable educational results.
As a result of participation in the program, three major results are planned to be achieved:
1) provide LEGO Education program to students (both boys and girls),
2) counter stereotypical attitudes limiting access of girls to STEM education
3) improve access to education in Telavi
We already have a group of students - both girls and boys - who are actively involved in the machines and mechanics program and they will be our target. At the same time, project will actively work with new students to publicize the program's goals and benefits in order to attract more students and make the issue of gender discrimination more visible among Telavi population. To achieve that, the project will hold information session with interested parties.
The program will open at least two classes in the autumn of 2017 in robotics: 8, 45-minute classes per month. Girls' tuition is free of charge while boys' tuition is calculated as a symbolic fee to cover only for the rent/instructors fees.
The program requires 4 basic and 2 additional LEGO sets (one set is for two students) and laptops, to allow students to program the models. While we will be providing necessary laptops, we are still requesting two additional laptops to ensure that students have access to programming technology. The total requested amount will be only slightly higher than 2000 once the taxed are deducted and we will cover the difference.
Sustainability:
The program will continue and will be offered regularly to Telavi students after the end of the agreement with Orbeliani Georgia through Research and Development Foundation's services, and will provide an alternative platform to improve educational facilities and access to the innovative educational approaches to Telavi students.
Equal gender opportunity:
Both girls and boys will have equal access to the program.
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