Date of Award/Publication
5-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MS in Literacy Education
Department
Education
Abstract
This study aims to examine the effects of teachers of different genders instructing students of different genders. Data was collected through concept maps of classroom physical space, teacher interviews, student attitude surveys and classroom observational notes of sixth and seventh grade students and teachers. The study reveals that male and female teachers privilege students of the opposite sex, female students have more negative attitudes towards reading and physical space plays a role in student engagement and participation among male and female students. Teachers need to be conscious of their decisions and how assumptions and bias expectations can hinder student learning.
Recommended Citation
Florack, Ashley, "The Impact of Teachers of Different Genders Instructing Students of Different Genders" (2012). Education Masters. Paper 214.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/education_ETD_masters/214
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