Improved School Changes for Girls' Achievement
TITLE
Describe changes in schools which have improved girls’ achievement.
ESSAY
Title: Improving Girls' Achievement in Schools
Introduction
💥 Brief overview of the historical gender disparities in education.
💥 Introduction of key changes that have positively impacted girls' achievement in schools.
Higher Expectations from Teachers
💥 Explanation of how teachers are now less influenced by stereotypes.
💥 The impact of higher expectations on girls' academic performance.
💥 Examples of how teachers can challenge and support girls to excel.
Reforming Curriculum and Teaching Materials
💥 Discussion on how curriculum and teaching materials have been reformed to include more female role models.
💥 The importance of representation in empowering girls and promoting their achievement.
💥 Examples of successful programs or initiatives that showcase positive female role models in education.
Role of Female Teachers as Role Models
💥 Exploration of how female teachers act as role models and encourage female achievement.
💥 The significance of having relatable figures to inspire and guide girls in their academic journey.
💥 Stories or examples of female teachers making a difference in girls' educational attainment.
Gender💥Neutral Reading Schemes and Stories
💥 Explanations on how reading schemes and stories have become more inclusive and less gender💥stereotypical.
💥 The impact of diverse and empowering narratives on girls' self💥esteem and educational outcomes.
💥 Examples of how literature can shape perceptions and aspirations of young learners.
Coursework Assessment and Girls' Approach to Work
💥 Analysis of how coursework assessment methods have evolved to favor girls' approach to work.
💥 The benefits of promoting skills and strengths that align with girls' learning styles.
💥 Comparative studies or research findings on the effectiveness of coursework assessment on girls' achievement.
STEM Initiatives for Girls
💥 Discussion on initiatives that promote STEM subjects and career choices for girls.
💥 The importance of encouraging girls to engage in traditionally male💥dominated fields.
💥 Success stories or programs that have bridged the gender gap in STEM education.
School Selection Policies and Equal Opportunities
💥 Overview of how school selection policies may favor girls and promote equality.
💥 Examples of national policies or initiatives that ensure equal opportunities for all students.
💥 The impact of inclusive practices on girls' achievement and educational experiences.
Conclusion
💥 Summary of key changes in schools that have improved girls' achievement.
💥 Emphasis on the importance of continued efforts to support and empower girls in education.
💥 Call to action for further research, policies, and programs to enhance girls' educational outcomes.
SUBJECT
SOCIOLOGY
LEVEL
A level and AS level
NOTES
Changes in schools that have improved girls' achievement include:
💥 Higher expectations from teachers as they are now less influenced by stereotypes.
💥 Reformed curriculum/teaching materials to include more female role models.
💥 Female teachers serving as role models encouraging female achievement.
💥 Reading schemes and stories with fewer gender stereotypes.
💥 Coursework assessment favoring girls' approach to work.
💥 STEM initiatives for girls encouraging wider subject and career choice.
💥 School selection policies that may favor girls.
💥 Equal opportunities policies, such as the National Curriculum making STEM subjects compulsory for all.
💥 Any other relevant change.