Stereotypes In Education
Education is one of the most important factors of economic development of any country, and USA is not an exception. Education significantly expands a person’s ability and knowledge. It also influences almost all aspects of life including: work, health, political views, family values, upbringing children, ability to assimilate information, etc. (Makarova & Herzog, 2015). Aristotle and Plato indicated that “education was central to the moral fulfillment of individuals and the well-being of the society in which they live” (Villoutreix, 2013, para 1). School is a place where children learn how to be a person and also how to interact as human beings according to the gender (Makarova & Herzog, 2015). Most teachers emphasize gender roles, gender behavior,
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Teachers are the second most influential adults in students’ lives and they shape the students to reach their full potential. Along with history, art, and science, boys and girls learn about how to value themselves, and value others. Furthermore, teacher’s reaction not only affects students learning, but also influences student’s self esteem. (American Association of University Women [AAUW], 1992). According to Professor Heldman (2001), at age seven an equal number of boys and girls want to be the president of United States when they grow up, but by the time when they are fifteen, a massive gap emerges. At age 10, girls’ confidence begins to decline. One reason that this occurs is due to teacher-student interactions. (Schelesinger & Heldman, 2001). Studies of AAUW (1992), reveal that male students receive more attention, more praise, and more precise comments from teachers than female students. AAUW (1992) further stated that “[w]hen boys called out, the typical teacher reaction was to listen to the comment. When girls called out, they were usually corrected with comments such as, ‘Please raise your hand if you want to speak’” (p. 258) This pattern is visible from elementary school to high school. Additionally, neither the sex of the teacher, nor the age of the teacher affected this pattern.(AAUW, 1992). According to Carinci (2009), educators lack teaching practices and knowledge about gender-equitable teaching approaches (pg
Teachers are the second most influential adults in students’ lives and they shape the students to reach their full potential. Along with history, art, and science, boys and girls learn about how to value themselves, and value others. Furthermore, teacher’s reaction not only affects students learning, but also influences student’s self esteem. (American Association of University Women [AAUW], 1992). According to Professor Heldman (2001), at age seven an equal number of boys and girls want to be the president of United States when they grow up, but by the time when they are fifteen, a massive gap emerges. At age 10, girls’ confidence begins to decline. One reason that this occurs is due to teacher-student interactions. (Schelesinger & Heldman, 2001). Studies of AAUW (1992), reveal that male students receive more attention, more praise, and more precise comments from teachers than female students. AAUW (1992) further stated that “[w]hen boys called out, the typical teacher reaction was to listen to the comment. When girls called out, they were usually corrected with comments such as, ‘Please raise your hand if you want to speak’” (p. 258) This pattern is visible from elementary school to high school. Additionally, neither the sex of the teacher, nor the age of the teacher affected this pattern.(AAUW, 1992). According to Carinci (2009), educators lack teaching practices and knowledge about gender-equitable teaching approaches (pg