3.1 The Gender Equality Issue.
Gender inequality is an issue within our classrooms/schools. Gender stereotypes stem from societies ideologies and are soaked up by children at an early age. From the day children are born restrictions and expectations are placed on them. Gender stereotypes that are placed on children by society are impacting the way children think and act, (National Union of Teachers, 2013, p.3). These gender stereotypes are formed by what society deems acceptable. For instance it is acceptable for girls to wear pink but not boys or trucks and cars are toys for boys not girls. Having children think and act in accordance with gender stereotypes is limiting their self-expression.
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While presenting the Australian Curriculum (ACARA), the actions of the educator can present students with a hidden curriculum. The hidden curriculum are experiences children learn without educator’s intent and one lesson learnt is that boys are treated differently to girls, (Blaise & Nuttall, 2011, p.90). Educators can sometimes unintentionally use language or resources that portray gender stereotypes within their lessons. Children can pick up on the unintended messages and what they have been taught by society is reinforced. It is important educators are aware of the role hidden curriculum plays within gender equality …show more content…
The way the learning environment is set out is extremely important. A classroom setting and the way it is organised can have an effect on the children within the setting, (Robson, 2004, p.208). The third teacher can teach children about an educator’s philosophies and what is expected of them. For example in the scenario Jill supports gender equality. Jill rearranged her learning environment when it came to her attention the boys were taking over the classroom computers. By taking action and rearranging her learning environment Jill has sent a message to her students that boys and girls should have equal opportunity on the classroom computers. Awareness of how learning environments are influenced by philosophy and absorbed by children is
Gender inequality is an issue within our classrooms/schools. Gender stereotypes stem from societies ideologies and are soaked up by children at an early age. From the day children are born restrictions and expectations are placed on them. Gender stereotypes that are placed on children by society are impacting the way children think and act, (National Union of Teachers, 2013, p.3). These gender stereotypes are formed by what society deems acceptable. For instance it is acceptable for girls to wear pink but not boys or trucks and cars are toys for boys not girls. Having children think and act in accordance with gender stereotypes is limiting their self-expression.
By having children learn gender stereotypes at …show more content…
While presenting the Australian Curriculum (ACARA), the actions of the educator can present students with a hidden curriculum. The hidden curriculum are experiences children learn without educator’s intent and one lesson learnt is that boys are treated differently to girls, (Blaise & Nuttall, 2011, p.90). Educators can sometimes unintentionally use language or resources that portray gender stereotypes within their lessons. Children can pick up on the unintended messages and what they have been taught by society is reinforced. It is important educators are aware of the role hidden curriculum plays within gender equality …show more content…
The way the learning environment is set out is extremely important. A classroom setting and the way it is organised can have an effect on the children within the setting, (Robson, 2004, p.208). The third teacher can teach children about an educator’s philosophies and what is expected of them. For example in the scenario Jill supports gender equality. Jill rearranged her learning environment when it came to her attention the boys were taking over the classroom computers. By taking action and rearranging her learning environment Jill has sent a message to her students that boys and girls should have equal opportunity on the classroom computers. Awareness of how learning environments are influenced by philosophy and absorbed by children is