Do you train for passing tests or do you train for creative inquiry?
Noam ChomskyRead
There are several places in Vietnam where they're teaching computer science from second grade in class, so they don't have a gender divide because everybody is expected to program.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the progressive approach to computer science education in Vietnam, emphasizing gender equality in learning programming skills from an early age.
Megan Smith's quote sheds light on the inclusive educational practices in Vietnam, where children as young as second grade are taught computer science. This early exposure helps to eliminate the gender divide in technology fields, creating an environment where both boys and girls are equally empowered to learn and harness programming skills, fostering a more equitable future in tech.
Themes
EducationGender EqualityComputer ScienceProgrammingVietnam
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on gender equality in education, I referred to Megan Smith's quote to illustrate how inclusive practices can benefit society.
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