A Study of Children's Perceptions of Gender Identity and Stereotype in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
Juliet Muasya,
Isaac Muasya
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
1-7
Received:
24 January 2020
Accepted:
13 February 2020
Published:
6 March 2020
Abstract: Pre-primary education is a critical period when children develop, understand and express their gender identity and stereotype. Thus, pre-primary teachers should provide a rich learning environment with materials and equipments to guide and support children as they continue to explore their gender identity and stereotypes. The current study explored ways in which children perceive gender identity and stereotypes. In depth interviews were used with 20 children (10 boys and 10 girls), randomly sampled from 10 public pre-primary schools in Nairobi County. Data was analysed using themes in line with the study objectives. Findings reveal that the influence of teachers and mothers has an impact on how both boys and girls perceive their gender identity and stereotype. In particular, masculine and feminine characteristics, play materials and equipments, enhances children's gender identity and stereotypes. In conclusion, it is important to note that in order to bridge the gender gaps experienced by boys and girls, it is critical to deal with gender bias, stereotype and discrimination during the early years of a child's life. Relevant policies and programmes should be put in place especially in teacher education in order to empower teachers to help children deal with gender stereotypes.
Abstract: Pre-primary education is a critical period when children develop, understand and express their gender identity and stereotype. Thus, pre-primary teachers should provide a rich learning environment with materials and equipments to guide and support children as they continue to explore their gender identity and stereotypes. The current study explored...
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Teaching Reform of General Chemistry for “Curriculum Incorporating Ideological and Political Education” in Agricultural Universities of China
Xiaoping Xu,
Lijuan Lv,
Fangdi Cong
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
8-14
Received:
16 January 2020
Accepted:
11 February 2020
Published:
17 March 2020
Abstract: Under the background of reform of curriculum incorporating ideological and political education, this paper explores the ideological and political education elements contained in general chemistry courses to realize the transformation from the main channel of the ideological and political course to the three-dimensional education pattern of the curriculum incorporating ideological and political education. Based on general chemistry course as an example, this paper expounds the feasibility, implementation and effect of the reform of "ideological and political curriculum". Fully integrate the new ideas of the new era into the curriculum construction, into the syllabus, teaching plan and classroom. Through the reform, no matter from the students' mental outlook, words and deeds, classroom performance, the students' response is positive. Also questionnaires were used to evaluate the effect of "curriculum thinking and politics". The combination of explicit education and implicit education can improve students' ideological and political quality, strengthen their ideals and beliefs, cultivate their scientific spirit, set up their ecological civilization thoughts, and cultivate their scientific outlook on environment and resources, enhance their awareness of environmental protection and sense of responsibility, strengthen self-worth affirmation. The teaching reform has made full use of the moral education in the specialized courses and achieved certain results.
Abstract: Under the background of reform of curriculum incorporating ideological and political education, this paper explores the ideological and political education elements contained in general chemistry courses to realize the transformation from the main channel of the ideological and political course to the three-dimensional education pattern of the curr...
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A School-Based Intervention Addressing Peer Perceptions of Disabilities
Michelle Gamber,
Cathy Shanholtz
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
15-19
Received:
7 March 2020
Accepted:
23 March 2020
Published:
7 April 2020
Abstract: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enacted in 1975, mandates a free and public education for children with disabilities. Yet, research shows that children with disabilities still do not always feel accepted in the public school system, and there are many improvements needed for an inclusive environment to be fully realized. Better awareness of peers with disabilities in the school system allows for a positive classroom environment and learning experience for all children. Increased awareness provides the possibility of school systems to modify their curriculum to better suit individuals with disabilities. Disability awareness interventions can improve children’s knowledge about peers with disabilities and can be approached in many ways. The purpose of this study was to measure student attitudes and perceptions of individuals with disabilities in a primary school setting in rural Virginia. Results from the study indicated a positive change in the perceptions and attitudes of participants after administration of the Whitehorse Disability Kit lessons over the course of four weeks. This study supports previous similar research as the attitudes and perceptions of children with disabilities increased after implementing four weeks of lesson plans. This study demonstrates the positive impact of incorporating disability awareness programs in the school system.
Abstract: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enacted in 1975, mandates a free and public education for children with disabilities. Yet, research shows that children with disabilities still do not always feel accepted in the public school system, and there are many improvements needed for an inclusive environment to be fully realized. Bet...
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