Week 8 Discussion – Juan G

In regards to parents explaining more to boys than girls when it comes to science, recently we have seen toy companies and the media trying to demonstrate the importance of attracting girls to the science field, I wonder the effects of  these on the average parent perspective. Challenging parents’ ideas becomes even harder in cultures that think that women’s job is to stay home and they should not even worry about getting a college degree in any field.

I can see why the place-based framework works. I think that tapping on individuals’ previous knowledge gives them confidence to continue to expand their knowledge in that particular area.