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For many teachers, gender issues related to role models, image and expectations have an effect upon the behaviour and achievement of both boys and girls, often to their disadvantage. This innovative and practical resource, for teachers of students aged 5-13 provides: a programme to promote gender equality and inclusivity in schools and colleges; a rationale for the programme based on social justice; a practical set of classroom activities to implement the programme. The book combines the talents and commitment of two leading authors to provide an ‘action inquiry’ methodology — engaging students and staff in the processes of investigating what is currently happening, and planning, implementing and reviewing improvements. This contributes to the development of the school as a self-evaluating organisation, which listens to the ...
Chapter Three: Learning and Teaching
Learning and Teaching
Introduction
In this chapter the focus is primarily upon developing a range of learning and teaching styles and strategies within the learning context. There is also a focus upon the need for teachers and students to be democratic in the ways in which they share responsibility for ensuring effective learning can ...
