Gender Internal Factors Flashcards
Spender: Teacher Attention and Classroom Interactions
Spender found the teachers interact with the boys more than girls.
Francis: Teacher Attention and Classroom Interactions
Teachers paid more attention to boys but they were disciplined more and had lower expectations.
Swann and Graddol: Teacher Attention and Classroom Interactions
They found boys attracted the teacher gays more than girls so got more time to speak.
Equal Opportunities Polices:
1988 saw the removal of one gender inequality due to the national curriculum which was making boys and girls do separate subjects.
What does Kelly argue about equal opportunities?
Kelly argues making science as part of the compulsory curriculum equalises opportunities.
What does Beaker argue about equal opportunities?
They argue equal opportunities is the key reason for changes in girls achievement.
What did Mitsos and Browne argue about GCSE and Coursework?
They conclude girls are more successful in coursework due to being more organised.
What does Sewel argue about GCSES and Coursework?
He argues they shouldn’t because birds and exam should have more influence on final grades.
Positive Role Models in School:
An increase in female teachers and headteachers equals role models for girls illustrating women can achieve positions of power.
What does Weiner argue about challenging stereotypes?
He states since the 1980s teachers have challenged stereotypes by trying to get rid of sexist images in educational books and projecting positive images of girls raising girls achievement.
What does Jackson argue about Selection and League Tables?
He notes the introduction of league tables has improved opportunities for girls who are high achieving due to being more attractive to schools rather than lower achieving boys.
What does Slee argue about Selection and League Tables?
He states boys are more likely to suffer behavioural difficulties and four times more likely to get excluded.
