Helping teachers encourage female learners into STEM

10/12/2018 6 min
Helping teachers encourage female learners into STEM

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Episode Synopsis

Ellie Bennett is a civil engineering lecturer at Stephenson College and part-time architectural designer. Here she talks about why she believes teachers need to promote female ambassadors in STEM before learners reach further education, and how improving self-efficacy in the classroom, and at home, is key to encouraging girls into STEM careers.