Three Main Ideas:
1. One main presented in the article is that of a hidden curriculum. This can be seen in school rules, norms, layouts, and so on. While Digiovanni recognizes that many are unaware of the hidden curriculum, even being aware does not ensure one will not fall into its traps.
2. The second main idea about the use of implementing feminist pedagogy at the elementary level. Digiovanni notes that efforts have been made to combat the drop of self-esteem in girls universally face during adolescence, however, she argues that preventative measures should begin younger. While some argue this is too young to instill feminist values to education, Digiovanni disagrees.
3. A third main idea concerns the strategies of applying feminist pedagogies to elementary classrooms. Digiovanni writes that self-proclaimed feminist teachers prioritize methods that prove to combat the gender and achievement gap. These teachers are sure to have group seating of mixed gender tables and encourage collaborative, active learning. These teachers also include overlooked history that teaches the achievements of women. …show more content…
Digiovanni feels that elementary school is the time to begin fighting achievement gaps between males and females. I would be curious as to whether or not she feels there are merits in beginning the fight even earlier, such as in early childhood education classrooms. This article made me question what the appropriate time is for preventing gender inequalities from exponentially developing.
2. My second question is if there is any proof of these feminist pedagogies being successful in their mission to lessen the achievement gap. While the ideas certainly appear positive and progressive, one must ask if they are effective. I would be interested in learning about the later developments of the students in the feminists’ classes.
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1. One main presented in the article is that of a hidden curriculum. This can be seen in school rules, norms, layouts, and so on. While Digiovanni recognizes that many are unaware of the hidden curriculum, even being aware does not ensure one will not fall into its traps.
2. The second main idea about the use of implementing feminist pedagogy at the elementary level. Digiovanni notes that efforts have been made to combat the drop of self-esteem in girls universally face during adolescence, however, she argues that preventative measures should begin younger. While some argue this is too young to instill feminist values to education, Digiovanni disagrees.
3. A third main idea concerns the strategies of applying feminist pedagogies to elementary classrooms. Digiovanni writes that self-proclaimed feminist teachers prioritize methods that prove to combat the gender and achievement gap. These teachers are sure to have group seating of mixed gender tables and encourage collaborative, active learning. These teachers also include overlooked history that teaches the achievements of women. …show more content…
Digiovanni feels that elementary school is the time to begin fighting achievement gaps between males and females. I would be curious as to whether or not she feels there are merits in beginning the fight even earlier, such as in early childhood education classrooms. This article made me question what the appropriate time is for preventing gender inequalities from exponentially developing.
2. My second question is if there is any proof of these feminist pedagogies being successful in their mission to lessen the achievement gap. While the ideas certainly appear positive and progressive, one must ask if they are effective. I would be interested in learning about the later developments of the students in the feminists’ classes.
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