- Who builds tall towers in the block corner and who plays in the family corner?
- Which role models do students encounter in their textbooks and on the school walls?
- How do gender perceptions influence classroom discussions and learning?
- Why is it important to ask these questions, and how are they related to realizing the full potential of students?
In the educational space, the skills of every child is shaped, and their perception of the world and their place and future within it is formed. Among the many educational messages, students receive numerous (both intentional and unintentional) messages about gender roles—how “one should” and “is expected to” behave as a boy or girl. Societal expectations reinforce differences and gaps between genders, creating barriers that limit the realization of the full potential inherent in each of us.
A purposeful examination of gender bias and their impact on the educational space, along with the implementation of practices that promote gender equity, allows students to develop diverse skills, explore a broad range of interests, and grow in a fuller, richer way.
Through the intentional examination of gender constructs and their impact on the educational space, and the implementation of practices promoting gender equity, students can develop a diverse range of skills, and take an interest in a multitude of fields, thereby enriching their development.
Our Professional Development Programs
Our professional development programs provide educators with the knowledge and tools to identify gender bias in the educational environment and promote gender equity in their educational practices, using accessible, evidence-based, field-appropriate methods. These programs cover a variety of educational aspects: the formal curriculum, teaching methods, the design of educational environments, and more.
The learning in our programs includes discussions, sharing of experiences and opinions, self-reflection, and learning from personal field experience.
Our professional development programs involve the full participation of the participants, offering discussions, sharing experiences and opinions, individual reflection, and learning from personal experience in the field.
Program Goals
Developing critical gender awareness and uncovering hidden gender barriers in the education system
Equipping educators with teaching tools and practices that foster gender equity.
Promoting collaborative learning in a group setting, encouraging leadership in driving change within educational institutions.
Our Professional Development Programs:
The Educational Space Through a Gender Lens
A core program that provides basic principles of gender equity pedagogy and offers practical tools for implementation in the field.
The Gender and Education Lab
An advanced program for educators with experience in gender equity education, offering professional enrichment and the development of leadership skills to drive change in educational settings.
Education, Gender, and Masculinities
A program addressing the unique barriers faced by boys and young men in the socialization process and providing tools for gender-equitable education for them.
Gender and Early Childhood Education
A specialized program for kindergarten teachers, focusing on gender biases in early childhood education and providing tools for promoting gender equity in the kindergarten environment.
Institutional Professional Development
Tailored programs for school staff, conducted within the educational institution and adapted to the specific needs and characteristics of the school, staff, and community.
Pedagogical Guidance and Mentoring
Professional pedagogical guidance for educational teams, supporting the development and implementation of a gender equity program within schools and kindergartens, with a focus on issues arising from the field and in alignment with the educational vision and the unique nature of the institution.
The Process
- Mapping the educational space from a gender perspective.
- Identifying biases and barriers, as well as identifying opportunities for action and change.
- Acquiring hands-on experience with gender-equitable teaching tools and practices.
- Developing an action plan and setting goals tailored to the institution's educational philosophy, needs, and capabilities.
Who is this training suitable for?
This training is intended for any educational institution seeking to promote gender equity in a structured and systematic way. It is suitable for educational teams in early childhood education as well as for primary and secondary school teaching staff (e.g., homeroom teachers, subject coordinators, department heads, leadership teams, or gender-focused teams).
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