Answer to Question #220847 in English for Rieka

Question

Discuss how teachers can introduce gender fair teaching practices. (6)

Answer 1

Teachers can introduce gender fair teaching practices in the classroom in various ways including:

• Using gender-neutral language when appropriate so as to help expand learners' perspectives beyond gender stereotypes.
• Seating and grouping students intentionally in a dynamic seating chart to break up boys only or girls only cliques.
• Using project-based learning where a mix of boys and girls work together within small group projects; lessons on gender equity become indirect and implicit.
• Explaining the context of gender fairness to students including the struggle for and history of gender equity as well as social implications of gender-biased statements.
• Being reflective and objective by offering gender-neutral responses to students.