Coming into Her Own: Educational Success in Girls and Women

Written by experts in the fields of education, psychology, and women's studies, Coming Into Her Own offers innovative strategies and a range of approaches and models for optimizing the educational experiences of girls and women. "This book is a source of information and inspiration...All educational institutions need to be women-centered-both in their approach to how they teach and in the content of what they teach. I recommend this book to anyone who thinks there is nothing new under the sun in the area of educational reform. It provokes ideas about our educational structures that are full of promise for the future."-Janet L. Holmgren, president, Mills College

Table of Contents:
Preface; Introduction; About the Editors; About the Contributors; WOMEN-CENTERED EDUCATION; The Contribution of Women's Studies Programs - J. James; The Women's College Difference - J. Sebrechts; RESTRUCTURING THE CLASSROOM; Feminist Teaching, and Emergent Practice - E. Kimmel; Teaching Through Narratives of Women's Lives - D. Cottrell; Studying Women's Lives in an Interdisciplinary Context - S. Davis & V. Ratigan; The Influence of the Personal on Classroom Interaction - H. Elting; Creating a Collaborative Classroom - S. Davis; Encouraging Participation in the Classroom - E. Disch; Overcoming Resistance to Feminism in the Classroom - M. Crawford & J. Suckle; TRANSFORMING MATH AND SCIENCE; Creating Expectations in Adolescent Girls - R. Pierce & M. Kite; Successful Strategies for Teaching Statistics - M. Harris & C. Schau; Mentoring the Whole Life of Emerging Scientists - N. Abraham; CHANGING INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS; Mentoring a Diverse Population - R. Moayedi; Advising Young Women of Color - S. Murphy, et al; Lessons from Self-Defense Training - G. Russell & K. Fraser; CREATING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS; Support Networks for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students - J. Bohan & G. Russell; College Women and Alcohol Use - M. Crawford, et al; Preventing Dating Violence - D. Mahlstedt & C. Corcoran; Defining a Supportive Educational Environment for Low-Income Women - E. Kates; Index.

About the Author :
SARA N. DAVIS is associate professor of psychology and women's studies at Rosemont College. MARY CRAWFORD is professor of psychology and director of women's studies at the University of Connecticut. JADWIGA SEBRECHTS is president of The Women's College Coalition.

Review :
"This book is a source of information and inspiration. . . . All educational institutions need to be women-centered-both in their approach to how they teach and in the content of what they teach. I recommAnd this book to anyone who thinks there is nothing new under the sun in the area of educational reform. It provokes ideas about our educational structures that are full of promise for the future." --Janet L. Holmgren, President, Mills College "This is a much-needed book that translates theoretical knowledge about gAnder equity in education into practical strategies. It promises to be useful not only for improving the teaching and learning environments for women but for all students because everyone benefits from efforts to reform the learning environment in the classroom and on the broader campus. The strategies outlined in this important book should be implemented throughout higher education." --Bernice Sandler, coauthor of the Chilly Climate Reports "Recognizing and acting on the value of women to the total society is paramount for higher education. This important book offers practical advice to those who wish to assure that women hold their rightful place with men in determining our collective future." --Donna Shavlik, former director, Office of Women in Higher Education, American Council on Education