Difference in gender achievement: internal

Question 1

gorard: 2005

Answer 1

• GCSE and Coursework
• found that the gender gap is fairly consistent from 1975 to 1989 he it increased sharply.
• this was because of the introduction of GCSEs and coursework
• ‘a product of the changes system o assessment rather than anymore general failings of boys’

Question 2

Mitsos and Browne

Answer 2

found that girls are more successful in coursework because they’re more conscientious and better organised than boys.

Question 3

Swann

Answer 3

• found that there are differences in gender communication style
• boys dominate class discussions whereas girls preferred pairwork and are better listeners and more cooperative
  -explains why teachers respond more positively to girls than boys

Question 4

equal opportunity policy

Answer 4

-policy markers and now more aware of gender issues and teachers are more sensitive to the need to avoid stereotypes
-belief that both genders are entitled to the same opportunities is now apart of the mainstream thinking and influences education policies
-1988 nation curriculum was introduced

Question 5

positive role model in schools

Answer 5

-increase of female teachers an heads
-women in senior positions acts as a positive role model for girls as it shows them that women can achieve a position of importance.

Question 6

joe boaler

Answer 6

-sees the impact of equal opportunities as the key factor to girls achievements
-many barriers have been removed and therefore makes it more meritocratic
- girls worker harder than boys and therefore acheive more