A study of the role of gender in the classroom

<p>The purpose of this study is to examine the role gender plays in the classroom, through considering both teacher and student perceptions of gender and how those perceptions impact student learning and socialization. Conducting my early research it became evident that the three underlying forces that allow gender to impact the classroom environment are socialization, individual perceptions, and instructional practices. In order to understand the true influence of gender in the classroom I incorporated a qualitative study on these three interrelated pieces to see how they came to life in an actual kindergarten classroom. Students took part in face-to-face interviews, a "community helper" picture sort, and a small-group "community helper" mini-lesson. The data sources allowed me to see how early socialization influenced the gender perceptions of kindergarten students and their view of the community around them, as well as the influence a teacher's instructional approach and language could impact students' beliefs.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S. in Teaching: Collaborative Teaching

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education

Year dc:date.available

2005

Author dc:creator

• Malloy, Ryan Ann

Contributors dc:contributor

• Browne, Susan

• Gender identity in education; Sexism in education
• Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1034

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2034