Sexism in Primary Schools by https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97 Made in the hopes of creating awareness of sexism in schools en-us 2020-09-11 15:18:11 UTC 2024-07-14 19:11:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Busting the myth of gender bias: views from men and women primary-school trainees and teachers. taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741748971 This article argues that having a balanced gender workforce in primary schools is a positive move to showcase equity and justice. They also suggest that both men and women professionals need to
work more collaboratively to share their knowledge, understanding and skills so they can impact education of pupils. 
]]> 2020-09-13 10:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741748971 Gender stereotypes about intellectual ability emerge early and influence children’s interests. taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741749159 This article highlights that stereotypes of 'brilliance' are can influence the interests of, children as young as 6. Which only increases the need for gender equality to be embedded within the school curriculum. ]]> 2020-09-13 10:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741749159 Gender Perceptions of the Primary School 4th Graders Regarding" Children's Rights". taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741749317 This article highlights how steps should be taken to increase the awareness of families and society in general about gender equality.]]> 2020-09-13 10:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741749317 The heroes and the helpless: The development of benevolent sexism in children. taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741749480 This article makes an important point by stating that if children learn that both girls and boys can be bold and that both boys and girls can be wonderful, steps toward greater gender equality can be taken.]]> 2020-09-13 10:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741749480 A year to clean five schools of sexism – shouldn’t others do the same? taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741759084 Experiment gets teachers and primary pupils to look at life through ‘gender equality lens’]]> 2020-09-13 10:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741759084 Lifting Limits taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741759485 This Pilot programme implemented in schools that i found when researching my OP-Ed really shaped my view on sexism in schools and how crucial it is to tackle it now. ]]> 2020-09-13 10:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741759485 Action to tackle sexism taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741762855 "It's just everywhere" is a study on sexism in schools and how we tackle it. This website is a great resource offering ideas on how to take urgent action to tackle sexism in schools. ]]> 2020-09-13 10:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741762855 Case of sexist descending attitudes towards a woman leader in a school and its effects on practices. taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741872277 This article investigates the negative perceptions towards female principals as well as the practices in their schools. ]]> 2020-09-13 14:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741872277 Feminisation taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741883195 In response to the perceived ‘feminisation’ of primary schools many countries have implemented policies designed to encourage more men to take up teaching positions in primary schools. Through exploring the topic of Feminisation I have found two very different views on the matter. However, my view is still that all a child needs is a professional role model that is willing to take on the responsibility of transferring knowlegde. ]]> 2020-09-13 14:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741883195 An avenue for challenging sexism: Examining the high school sociology classroom taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741885337

This article suggests that learning about gender and conducting courses from a feminist lens might help to bring awareness about gender inequity and, in some cases, reduce sexism in the classroom. 
]]> 2020-09-13 14:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741885337 "Women are equal now, more or less" taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741887371 Laura Bates, talks about her inspiring initiative EverydaySexismProject. ]]> 2020-09-13 14:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741887371 Equity and Gender-Based Education: Elizabeth Wolfson at TEDxMileHighWomen taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741918445 Elizabeth Wolfson is a proponent of gender-based education and founded the first all-girls school in Denver that is based on an active, movement-oriented pedagogy.]]> 2020-09-13 15:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/741918445 MALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN EXTINCTION. taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/744181520 This article raises the issue of a lack of males teachers and why is it so important to have male primary school teachers as role modules in children's lives. ]]> 2020-09-14 14:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/744181520 Feminisation of Teaching: Female Teachers at Primary and Lower Secondary Schools. taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/744334644 This article states that one must remember that the teaching profession was one of the first in which women were allowed to practice and from today’s perspective is understood as a feminized profession but it was not always that way. Over time, and with gender misconceptions out the way I believe it will ]]> 2020-09-14 15:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/744334644 #REdrawTheBalance taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/744707536 I found this video particularly moving and thought what an impact it would have on my class if i were to show it to them. This video further solidified my belief that awareness is key when tackling sexism. ]]> 2020-09-14 16:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/744707536 Exploring the Feminisation Debate taylaleighsmith https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/745418561 The debate surrounding women, the teaching profession and feminisation is wide ranging. Issues have ranged from the reasons why the teaching profession became
gender-imbalanced in favour of women in certain countries in the first place, to what
the impact of this might have on learning processes and educational outcomes.]]> 2020-09-14 18:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylaleighsmith/yrim7vn1ycsl0p97/wish/745418561