Teachers have a big influence on what happens in the classroom. They play a key role in helping students do well or fall behind. The way teachers understand and teach the curriculum, how they interact with students, and how they assign tasks and homework all shape a child’s learning experience. Below are some ways teachers can help support gender equality:
- Teachers and those who train teachers should look closely at their lesson plans and try to include gender-related topics. This can mean adding basic lessons about gender or discussing gender-related issues in regular subjects.
- Teacher trainers should be aware of gender issues themselves. They should take part in programs that raise awareness and understanding about gender.
- Both teachers and their trainers should use classroom setups and ways of interacting that treat all genders fairly and equally.
- Teaching methods should also be designed to support gender equality.
- Special training centers should be created in all school regions. These centers would help teachers and trainers learn how to teach in ways that support gender fairness.
- Teachers and teacher trainers can do several things to promote gender equality:
a) hold workshops on gender issues
b) set up gender-balanced classrooms
c) teach basic lessons about gender
d) include gender topics in regular lessons
e) talk about gender during career guidance sessions
f) review textbooks and materials to check for gender bias
g) carry out research projects on gender-related topics
