The document discusses gender equity issues in elementary education. It notes that traditional assumptions about gender-appropriate subjects have created biases in how boys and girls are taught. There are biases in teacher interactions, curriculum, textbooks, extracurricular funding and more that limit opportunities for both boys and girls. The document provides guidance on acknowledging and addressing these problems, such as developing a preferred curriculum framework that meets all learning styles and considering single-gender classrooms while weighing pros and cons. The goal is ensuring all children have equal access to educational opportunities.

1. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

2. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
E L E M E N TA RY E D U C AT I O N
INTRODUCTION
For a long time educators have worked with the assumption that
there are subjects that are more appropriate for boys, and
subjects that are better for girls. This pre-supposition about
gender has caused a disparity in the way boys and girls are
taught, and created false boundaries around gender-specific
career paths.
Gender bias in education has made it difficult for girls to have
equal access to certain positions in the job market.
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3. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
E L E M E N TA RY E D U C AT I O N
INTRODUCTION
Today, researchers are starting to realize that the data, which
was usually interpreted to show that girls are less likely to
succeed in mathematics and science related endeavors, is biased
because of unequal educational opportunities.
This guide has been written to help point out the numerous
gender-related biases that are endemic in public school
education, and to provide options to correct those issues.
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4. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
E L E M E N TA RY E D U C AT I O N
INTRODUCTION
There are many aspects that American schools should begin to
explore to eliminate gender bias. These include:
Teacher’s acknowledgement of the problem
Curriculum geared to include girls and boys All children have the right
to equal educational
opportunities. The present
Text books that are not gender biased system is, by its very design,
limiting possibilities for
both girls and boys
Single-gender classrooms
Equitable funding for extracurricular activities
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5. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
E L E M E N TA RY E D U C AT I O N
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
One of the main reasons that gender biases still exist is that
teachers aren’t either aware of the problem, or they think they
are doing things to correct the problem, whereas in reality they
are perpetuating it.
This guide discusses issues like:
Developing a fair system Feedback from girls
Gender identity model Academic expectations
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6. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
E L E M E N TA RY E D U C AT I O N
PREFERRED CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
Different students have different styles of learning. Some
students are visual learners, some are auditory learners, while
still others need hands-on experiences to learn the same things.
It is important that teachers recognize different learning styles
and adjust the curriculum according to the various learning styles
of the students in the classroom.
This guide provides the basis of Preferred Curriculum Framework
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7. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
E L E M E N TA RY E D U C AT I O N
SHOULD MY SCHOOL HAVE GENDER-SEPARATE
CLASSES?
One way to fix gender related issues in a classroom is to have
separate classes for girls and boys. There are many pros and cons
to this kind of educational system.
In this guide, you will learn about:
The historical view
The pros of gender separate The cons of gender separate
classes classes
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8. GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES IN
E L E M E N TA RY E D U C AT I O N
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Another area of school life that tends to have gender-equity and
fairness issues involves extracurricular activities.
Since the goal of extracurricular activities is to enhance
learning and socialization for all of the students, only truly equal
access will allow girls to reap benefits the same way as boys.
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded
from participation in , or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving
federal financial facility.
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9. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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