A Guide for Gender Equality in Teacher Education Policy and Practices

Goals

Promote gender equality within education ;
Ensure equal access to learning opportunities, an impartial treatment in the learning process, equal results and the same promotion opportunities in all areas of life for boys and girls ;
Equip educational institutions and their staff so they are able to integrate a gender perspective in their policies and planning processes.
A Guide for Gender Equality in Teacher Education Policy and Practices

Brief description of the issue

Youth endorsing gender stereotypes the most are the ones who leave school early the most. To facilitate boys’ and girls’ school retention, it is then crucial to break down gender stereotypes as soon as children start to believe them as a norm. However, teachers sometimes unconsciously reinforce these gender stereotypes through their interactions with their students. Where can we start to transform our practices?

The Guide for Gender Equality in Teacher Education Policy and Practices has been conceived to be a practical tool to promote a gender-responsive institutional culture. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of teacher educators, managers and student teachers to transform their practices effectively through innovative participatory approaches to teaching and learning.

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Guide for Gender Equality in Teacher Education Policy and Practices
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