Conceptual Map of Gender Issues

A Study of Gender Issues in Education

	Gender-Related Context Historical Perspective Pedagogical Perspective Legal Perspective Essential Question How has American education been affected by gender-related issues throughout history? In what ways is gender present in today's classrooms and curricula? How does gender affect a student's ability to learn and achieve? What effect has legislation had on gender-related issues in American education and likewise how affective have these issues been on educational legislation and policy? Key Points This section focuses on the historical overview of gender issues in America. Title IX Gender differences between males and females in the classroom and school environment. Suggestions to teachers: Tips- be aware of word choice and have a peer observe you Title IX Analysis and impacts of gender related legislation On-Site Resources Historical Overview of Gender Issues in Education Pedagogical Overview of Gender Issues in Education Legal Overview of Gender Issues in Education Additional Resources Sadker, David & Zittleman, Karen (Ed.). (2007). Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives. Danver, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Sadker, David & Zittleman, Karen (Ed.). (2007). Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives. Danver, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ONLINE Full Text of Title IX http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/titleix.htm Office of Civil Right Information on Sexual Harassment http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ocrshpam.html FERPA Guidelines http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html   IN PRINT Banks, James A., & Banks-McGee, Cherry A. (Ed.). (2007). Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives. Danver, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.   Spring, Joel (2006). American education. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.