Gender in early childhood education : implementing a gender flexible pedagogy

Warin, Jo (author.).

Summary: This book is an essential resource for exploring and deconstructing the gender binary in the early years sector. Drawing on Warin's extensive research, it offers practical advice, examples of innovative classroom practice, and thought-provoking case studies, balanced alongside lively debate, scholarly discussion, and questions for reader reflection. The book not only covers the existing debates in the field, but proposes and advocates for a 'gender flexible' approach to the teaching and learning of young children that challenges gender stereotypes and essentialism. The style and content bridge the gap between theory and practice making it perfect for an audience of early years education students, professionals, trainees and researchers--back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 1529743249
ISBN: 9781529743241
Physical Description: xiv, 150 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Publisher: Los Angeles : Sage, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-144) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Introduction: the value of a gender flexible pedagogy -- Section I. What is a gender flexible pedagogy? : 2. Curriculum matters: the 'what' of a gender flexible pedagogy -- 3. Resources and activities for smashing stereotypes -- Section II. The 'who' of gender flexible pedagogy: who is implicated in delivering it? : 4. A diverse workforce -- 5. A versatile workforce -- Section III. The 'how' of a gender flexible pedagogy: how can it be put into practice? : 6. It's all about relationships -- 7. Creating the gender flexible early childhood education setting -- Section IV. Conclusion : 8. Last words and final messages.