Gender differences in education internal

Question 1

What are the equal opportunity policies?

Answer 1

• Girls into science, GIST
• The national curriculum 1988
  > Jo Boaler sees the impact of equal opportunity policies as a key reason for changes in girls achievement

Question 2

How has coursework impacted girls in achievement?

Answer 2

> Mitsos and Browne argue girls are more successful in coursework because they are more conscentious.

Question 3

What are challenging stereotypes in the curriculum?

Answer 3

> Gaby Weiner argues since 1980s teachers have challenged stereotypes

Question 4

Selection of league tables

Answer 4

> Jackson notes introduction of league tables has improved opportunites for girls
Slee argues boys are less attractive to schools because they are more likely to suffer from behavioural difficulties