Gender equality in research - a flipped workshop in the MQ Supervision Enhancement Program

1. Facilitator
A/P Merilyn Childs, Convenor Supervision Enhancement Program
A flipped learning activity:
Gender equity in research

2. Workshop plan (1 hour)
1. Introduction – Facilitator
2. Activity 1: Peer work on ARC “Gender Equality in
Research” statement
3. Input: the First International Day of Women
and Girls in Science (11th Feb 2016)
4. Input: Watch video
5. Activity 2: “One thing I can do” activity
6. Next steps and close - Merilyn
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3. What you read to prepare for this
flipped workshop
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4. Activity 1: 15 minutes
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1. Introduce yourself
2. Discuss the three pillars of the
ARC Gender Equity in Research Plan
3. Share knowledge of “policy and
procedures in place (at MQ) to support
the progressions and retentions of women
In the research workforce”. Formulate
a question.
4. Report back 1 question from peer
activity. [The facilitator commits for finding
the answers and sharing post-workshop]
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Gender
equity
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5. Input:
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11th February 2016 was the First
International Day of Women
and Girls in Science
After this workshop,
find out more
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Input: Watch Celebrating Women in Science
Video (Massey University) – 5 minutes
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https://youtu.be/e-IRBKslScI

7. Activity 2: One thing I can do for gender
equity in research – 20 minutes
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Resources:
You’ve been given two “what can I do” discussion triggers written by
Professor Jenny Martin, NHMRC Fellow and ARC Australian Laureate Fellow 2010-2014
• Ten Simple Rules to Achieve Conference Speaker Gender Balance
• But what can I do for gender equality? Easy, start here.
Activity:
Peer to peer
1. Skim and scan the triggers
2. Arrive at peer consensus about which is most relevant to your situation
3. Discuss at least 2 of the ideas for what you can do
4. There will not be a report back to the whole group
Individual
Identify one thing you can do for gender equity in research
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1. Facilitator will find answers to the “one question” activity and
distribute to participants.
2. Participants will implement “one thing” they can do to promote
gender equality in research
3. Participants may explore the links embedded in this presentation
further…. And be curious to find out more.
Post-workshop activities
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9. Thank you
Gender Equity in Research is a complex and emerging field across the world.
This flipped workshop was a taster only. We encourage you to explore further.
You might start here:
Science in Australia: Gender Equity