GESI Lesson Plans

How to use GESI responsive language and interaction as a Teacher

How to use GESI responsive language and interaction as a Teacher 

The Teacher;

1) does not say things that reinforce false assumptions about females and males (e.g., girls are bad at
maths/science, boys are bad in the English language, girls are always shy, boys are the first to answer).

2) uses of appropriate pronouns (he/she) that represent everyone alternatively in all classroom engagements.

3) does not use body language that excludes girls or shows preferential treatment to boys (such as speaking mostly to boys or turning your back to girls) and vice versa.

4) sets ground rules that prohibit teasing or bullying, particularly from males towards females and students
with SENs.

5) builds students’ (especially females’) skills for self-confidence, assertiveness, speaking out, and leadership.

6) knows the difference between ‘being friendly’ with girls and being flirtatious. Jokes and conversations should not have sexual undertones, and teachers should not use terms like ‘girlfriend’ or ‘sweetie’.

7) reduces the use of “man “related phrases. E.g., the use of the words “chairman”, “mankind”, “freshman”, “policeman”, “manmade” to gender-neutral nouns or phrases such as “chairperson”, “humankind”, “first year”, “police officer”, “person”, etc. Teachers must carefully examine their choice and use of such words.

About The Author

Related Articles

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Back to top button
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x