Videotape Resources

N.A.K. Production Associates, 1422 Fetwick Lane, Silver Springs , MD 20910 (301)565-0355

This program offers three brief teaching episodes, two at the college level and one at the middle school level. Designed to reflect the research on subtle classroom bias, these scenes are for those wishing to increase their analytical skills and refine classroom coding techiniques.

N.A.K. Production Associates, 1422 Fetwick Lane, Silver Springs , MD 20910 (301)565-0355

Although focusing on a college classroom, this videotape is appropriate for elementary and secondary educators as well. This videotape involves viewers in analyzing teaching for both equity and effectiveness. The program provides insight into patterns of subtle inequity which inhibits student participation. The tape not only provides in depth analysis of instruction, but also reviews key research and offers specific strategies to improve teaching.

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

Bloomington, IL: Meridian Education Corp., 1993.

In 1973, only 1% of engineering students were women, in 1993 there were 18%. This video shows how efforts to provide mentoring, internships, coop programs, and summer institutes for high school women impacted women's participation in engineering. Interesting and diverse role models. (29 minutes)

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas, 1986.

This is designed to help trainers and teachers to work with COMETS career materials, and encourage girls in exploring science and engineering careers. (39 minutes)

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

New York: Women's Action Alliance, 1993

Examines gender balance in math, science, and technology courses enrollment especially computer science courses; presents the project's strategies and research results which encourage girls to move into math, science and computer courses. (16 minutes)

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

Oakland, CA: Mills College, 1978

This documentary of a comprehensive curricular/career model program at Mills College is designed to help women enter scientific and technical fields; though geared for college level, it is useful for senior high school. (videotape + guide, 30 minutes)

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

New York: CBS News, 1992

Following the research published in the American Association of University Women's report "How Schools Shortchange Girls", Jane Pauley's cinema verite of gender-biased classroom interactions are analyzed by Myra and David Sadker; these researchers from American University point out how girls are overlooked and become invisible in the classroom, to the detriment of their education. (20 minutes)

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New York: NBC, 1993

Jane Pauley's follow-up-report focuses on how the Illinois School for Math and Science is changing its math instruction for girls, with commentary from the Sadkers. (20 minutes)

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Washington, DC: American Association of University Women Education Foundation,1994

Designed for use with parents, school boards, community organizations and teachers, this overview of gender bias in the classroom is followed by profiles of programs that are making a difference on behalf of girls. (17 minutes)

Girls Can! Highlights and the Girls Can! Community Coalitions Resource Manual

http://www.aauw.org/4000/programs.html

Available from the Girls Can! Community Coalitions Project, run by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation. Girls Can! also offers a promotional video. To order the publications or video, call 800-225-9998, ext. 330.

National Coalition of Girls' Schools, 228 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 (508)287-4485

By the year 2000, 88 percent of non-blue-collar jobs will require a solid grouding in mathematics and science, and 62 percent will require advanced training in those fields. Prepared for both teachers and parents, this videotape offers tips on how girls learn, focusing on collaborative and hands-on techniques.

(18.58 minutes)

http://www.aauw.org/2000/resinit.html

A startling examination of how girls are disacvantages in America's schools, preschool through grade 12. Focuses on AAUW Report: How Schools Shortchange Girls, a synthesis of all available research on the subject of girls in school. (13.26 minutes)

http://www.acm.org/minerva/mmtoc.html

One hour video that celebrates the history of women in computing and profiles a diverse group of successful women in the field today. The documentary explores why there are fewer women in computing than men and examines gender differences in response to high technology. Finally the film reports on programs designed to encourage girls in math, science and engineering and on other ways to bridge the computer gender gap.

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1981

The facilitator's guide contains outlines for workshops for students, teachers, counselors and parents; includes overhead masters and activities. Using classroom situations, the videotapes demonstrate how to improve mathematics instruction and eliminate sexist behavior.

Sex Equity in the College Classroom

N.A.K. Production Associates, 1422 Fetwick Lane, Silver Springs , MD 20910 (301)565-0355

An overview of the role of gender on the college campus is presented through interviews with college administrators, professors, and student, as well as actual scenes from campus life. From the history of women in secondary and college classrooms, this program provides a fast paced introduction to sexism in education.

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee, 1983

Comprehensive training package is designed to help analyze the school system for sexism and make decisions for change; intended for use with school boards.

http://www.carnscape.com/eacavm.html

Brooklyn, NY: New York City Board of Education, Office of Equal Opportunity, 1986

Interviews six female Westinghouse Science Talent Search winners, and helps students become aware of the importance of math and science.