Standards Site

 
 

Teachers' implementation of gender-inclusive instructional strategies in single-sex and mixed-sex classrooms

This digest found in

Gender
Pupil grouping and organisation of classes
Science

Where can I find out more?

Further TRIPS digests on the theme of gender, science and mathematics respectively, can be found at:
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/themes/gender/
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/themes/science/
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/themes/numeracy/

A more detailed summary of research into ‘Gender differences and achievement’, with accompanying case studies, can be found on the GTC Research of the month website at:
http://www.gtce.org.uk/research/romtopics/rom_inclusion/gender1/

A summary of a systematic review of classroom strategies for reducing stereotypical gender constructions among boys and girls in mixed-sex UK primary schools can be found at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=236
   
DfES Standards Key Stage 3 National Strategy website:
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/keystage3/