1 Teacher Behaviour
Using inclusive, everyday, and gender neutral language whilst challenging discriminatory behaviour. Link to context relevant to your students. Ensure you are interacting equally with different genders (the IOP has a classroom interactions self evaluation form you can use here).
2 Careers and Context
Expose students to a wide range of careers while providing context during your teaching. Ensure capable students from all backgrounds and genders are being encouraged to be ambitious and to pursue science. Emphasise skills and how they are transferred into other jobs and fields.
3 Representation
Show students that science is diverse by including scientists from all backgrounds in class. Teach about the women and other minorities who have propelled science forward. Include examples of amateurs making contributions to science, for instance through Citizen Science initiatives. Science is for everyone not just an elite few.
The IOP has launched their Limitless campaign to support young people from all backgrounds. You can sign up to the campaign here. As part of the campaign there is a great careers booklet showcasing what you can do with a Physics degree.
EDI Google Drive Folder
A work in progress folder containing a catalogued Stories in Astronomy pdf from the IOP, Women in Physics posters by my former student Hannah Bryce, links to other resources etc.
Careers Posters
Work in Progress - Careers Posters.
World Space Week 2021
Celebrating Women in Space for World Space Week 2021.