Gender issues in Early Childhood Education

Course description

This course aims to promote reflection on gender issues in early childhood education, identifying elements that support identity construction.

It also proposes pedagogical practices that break with stereotyped views and rigid divisions between boys and girls.

10h Workload
    
Certification Available

Objectives

  • Understand how gender differences are products of history and education in our society.
  • Recognize early childhood education as a space that can reproduce gender stereotypes.
  • Analyze how pedagogical practices may maintain inequalities and limit experiential possibilities.
  • Reflect on the role of early childhood education in combating gender inequality.
  • Contribute to the dissemination of inclusive and welcoming pedagogical practices in schools.

Study units

  • 1
    Early Childhood Education and Gender
  • 2
    Beyond blue and pink: pedagogical practices in early childhood education

Dedication

  • Theoretical study (80%)
  • Activity (20%)

Student commitment

  • Access
  • Study
  • Perform activity
Accessibility

Background Colour Background Colour

Font Face Font Face

Font Kerning Font Kerning

Font Size Font Size

1

Image Visibility Image Visibility

Letter Spacing Letter Spacing

0

Line Height Line Height

1.2

Link Highlight Link Highlight

Paragraph Width Paragraph Width

0

Text Alignment Text Alignment

Text Colour Text Colour