Promoting gender-inclusive STEM education: Use games and tools to engage more young people, girls and boys, in developing their STEM interest and skills.

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2.2. Breaking gender stereotypes

Interactive STEM games challenge the stereotype that STEM is "for boys" by engaging all students equally and showing that anyone can excel in these fields. When girls see themselves solving engineering puzzles, building structures, or exploring scientific concepts alongside their peers, they start to see STEM as accessible to them as well.

Teachers can introduce collaborative engineering games like "LEGO Robotics" or "Minecraft Education Edition," where students work together to build solutions, encouraging girls to take on leadership roles and express their creativity. Highlighting diverse success stories within these activities also helps reinforce the message that STEM careers are open to everyone.

**This is an example of LEGO robotics.**

Invite female STEM professionals to speak to the students about their experiences. These role models can share their career paths, challenges they've overcome, and the rewards of working in STEM. This helps to counter the stereotype that STEM is a male-dominated field and provides girls with tangible examples of successful women in STEM careers (Changing the Face of STEM, 2018).

For practical tips on fostering inclusivity, watch this video.

This expert-led discussion provides concrete steps for educators to make their classrooms more welcoming and supportive for all students. By implementing the ideas presented, teachers can create learning spaces where gender biases are minimized, and all students feel encouraged to explore STEM subjects.

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2.2. Breaking gender stereotypes

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