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Gender Equality

Course Description

Gender equality refers to the belief that all individuals, regardless of their gender, should have equal rights and opportunities. This includes equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and equal rights under the law. In the context of education, gender equality means ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed and that the learning environment is inclusive and free from discrimination. This includes addressing stereotypes, bias, and discrimination that can negatively impact certain groups of students, such as girls or gender non-conforming students. It also includes creating a curriculum and classroom environment that is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs and experiences of all students.

Gender equality is an ongoing process that requires continued efforts in addressing the power imbalances and systemic barriers that prevent gender equality. Additionally, it also encompasses the intersectionality of different identities and experiences and the understanding that gender is not binary but a social construct with multiple identities and expressions.

This training course is designed for educators to help them understand the importance of gender equality in education and to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to promote gender equality in the classroom. By the end of the course, participants will have the ability to create a more inclusive and equitable classroom environment and understand the importance of intersectionality in addressing gender inequality.

Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of the course will have the knowledge and skills to do the following:

  • Understand the concept of gender equality and its significance in education
  • Identify and address gender-based stereotypes, bias, and discrimination in the classroom
  • Create inclusive and equitable classrooms that respond to the diverse needs and experiences of all students
  • Develop policies and practices that promote gender equality in schools
  • Understand the intersectionality of different identities and experiences and the importance of addressing multiple forms of discrimination
  • Apply what they have learned to real-world situations and develop strategies for promoting gender equality in education
  • Understand the prevalence and effects of gender-based violence in schools and learning strategies for prevention and intervention
  • Challenge traditional masculinity norms and the impact on gender equality
  • Understand the specific challenges and issues related to gender equality in higher education and develop strategies for addressing these issues in post-secondary institutions

Course Details

 
TARGET GROUP

Professionals in the education sector (e.g., teachers, guidance counselors, principals, and administrators at elementary, middle, higher education, vocational institutions, kindergartens and pre-primary schools) and non-governmental organization (NGO) staff.

METHODOLOGY

The methodology for this training course on Gender Equality will involve a combination of interactive lectures, group discussions, and practical activities. Participants will first be introduced to the concept of gender equality and its significance in education through lectures and discussions. They will then have the opportunity to engage in activities that will help them identify and address gender-based stereotypes, bias, and discrimination in the classroom. To create inclusive and equitable classrooms, the course will focus on addressing the diverse needs of students through interactive activities and case studies. Participants will also have the opportunity to work in small groups to develop strategies and policies that promote gender equality in schools. Guest speakers, such as educators and experts in the field of gender equality, will also be invited to share their perspectives and real-world examples. Through this interactive and participatory approach, participants will be able to apply what they have learned and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of gender equality in education.

Course Objectives

  • Raising Awareness: Define the concept of gender equality to increase participants’ awareness in this area.
  • Historical Perspective: Examine the historical background of the struggle for gender equality, and convey the developments in this area from the past to the present.
  • Global Examination: Discuss the status of gender equality in different countries and cultures, to provide a global perspective.
  • Legal Framework: Study the legal regulations and international conventions that support gender equality, to teach the legal foundations.
  • Discrimination and Biases: Discuss different forms of gender discrimination and biases, and analyze their social and economic impacts.
  • Economic Equality: Examine economic opportunity equality between women and men, including wage equality and labor force participation.
  • Education and Career: Introduce practices and strategies that promote gender equality in education and career.
  • Health and Gender: Emphasize the importance of gender equality in access to health services and in health-related decision-making.
  • Participatory Leadership and Decision Making: Study policies and strategies that enable women to be more active in leadership positions and decision-making processes.
  • Changing Gender Roles: Examine the evolution of gender roles, discussing what can be done for a more equal and inclusive society.
  • Action Plans and Strategies: Determine steps to be taken and strategies to be implemented at the individual and institutional levels to support gender equality.
  • Civil Society and Activism: Understand the roles of civil society organizations and activism in the struggle for gender equality, and learn how to contribute in this area.

Tentative Schedule

Day 1 – ARRIVAL DAY

  • Welcoming activities
  • Networking activities
  • Introduction to the course
  • Presentations of the participants

Day 2 – INTRODUCTION TO GENDER EQUALITY

  • The concept of gender equality and its significance in education
  • Basic terms of (in)equality
  • Gender and Power
  • Group discussion and activities on identifying and addressing gender-based stereotypes, bias, and discrimination in the classroom

Day 3 – CREATING INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE CLASSROOMS

  • Interactive activities and case studies on addressing the diverse needs and experiences of all students
  • Girls and boys in the classroom
  • What elements influence girls´ choices?
  • Actual circumstances in the classroom
  • Group work on developing strategies for promoting gender equality in the classroom

Day 4 – GENDER EQUALITY IN CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY

  •  The impact of curriculum and teaching methods on gender equality in the classroom
  •  Energizer for fostering collective learning
  •  Tolerance and acceptance
  •  Creating a guideline for exchanging best practices
  •  Group work on analyzing and adapting curriculum to promote gender equality

Day 5 – DEVELOPING POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY IN SCHOOLS

  • The importance of inclusive policies and practices in schools
  • Understanding the prevalence and effects of gender-based violence in schools
  • Learning strategies for prevention and intervention
  • Challenging Masculinity Norms
  • Small group work on developing strategies for promoting gender equality in schools

Day 6 – REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS AND GUEST SPEAKERS

  • Guest speakers from educators and experts in the field of gender equality share their experiences and real-world examples of promoting gender equality in education
  • What does gender have to do with international development?
  • Is ‘woman’ the core of gender and development?
  • What brings gender and development together?
  • Group discussions and activities on applying what they have learned to real-world situations

 Day 7 – DEPARTURE DAY

  • Course evaluation, feedback, discussion and wrap-up
  • Certificate ceremony
  • Cultural activities

*The schedule describes likely activities but may differ significantly based on the requests of the participants, and the trainer delivering the specific session. Course modifications are subject to the trainer’s discretion. If you would like to discuss a specific topic, please indicate it at least 4 weeks in advance.

Our courses usually include two cultural activities. Further information is available on the webpage of each course.

Duration 1 - 2 weeks
Price 80.00

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