Gender: In school factors (Girls) Flashcards
What are the 4 in school factors?
- Equal opportunities policies
- Positive role models
- GCSE’s and coursework
- Teacher interactions
What is the belief regarding boys and girls in education?
Boys and girls should have the same opportunities in school
What does the GIST policy stand for?
Girls into Science and Technology
What does the WISE policy promote?
Women into Science and Engineering
What significant educational change occurred with the introduction of the National Curriculum in 1988?
Boys and girls had to study the same subjects
True or False: The policies for equal opportunities have completely eliminated gender differences in science participation. (A03 of equal opportunities policies)
False
What has been the overall effect of equal opportunities policies? (A03 of equal opportunities policies)
Limited effect on the number of girls and boys taking sciences
What was the percentage of female head teachers in 1992?
22%
What was the percentage of female teachers in 2012?
61%
How does the increase in female head teachers impact girls?
Acts as important role models
What is one effect of women in leadership positions in schools?
Reinforces the importance of education
In what areas do women often get leadership positions in schools? (A03 of Positive role models)
‘Feminine’ areas such as pastoral care
What have some sociologists argued about changes in student examinations?
They have favoured girls and disadvantaged boys.
According to Mitsos and Browne, why are girls more successful in coursework?
They are better organised and more conscientious than boys.
What behaviors do girls exhibit that contribute to their success in coursework?
- Spend more time on their work
- Take more care on presentation
- Better at keeping to deadlines
What does Elwood note about the impact of coursework on final grades? (A03 of GCSE and Coursework)
Exams have more influence on final grades, limiting the effect of coursework.
What is a limitation of the introduction of coursework according to Elwood? (A03 of GCSE and Coursework)
It had only a limited effect on final grades.
What is one reason teachers respond more positively to girls than boys?
Teachers see girls as more co-operative and boys as more disruptive
What effect can positive interactions with teachers have on girls?
Raise girls’ self-esteem and levels of achievement - example of SFP
According to Francis (2001), how do boys experience attention from teachers?
Boys get more attention but are disciplined more harshly
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy in the context of teacher interactions?
When positive interactions raise girls’ self-esteem and achievement
What did Francis (2001) find regarding boys’ feelings towards teacher interactions?
Boys felt picked on by teachers
How might Fuller’s study be used to evaluate teacher interactions?
rejection of SFP
