University and other higher education institutions must ensure that their curriculum is gender sensitive given the fundamental role they play in shaping today’s society and the future. A gender-sensitive curriculum is a prerequisite to ensure that the different concerns, needs, living conditions and circumstances of individuals in all their diversity are reflected in society. The Handbook For Creating a Gender-Sensitive Curriculum (Kitchener and Hubert, 2022) is a peer-reviewed compendium of examples and case studies of effective, gender-sensitive practice in higher education. The joint publication between the Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice and the Oxford Centre for Academic Enhancement and Development offers effective, practical support for gender-sensitive practices in diverse contexts. Contributors span from around the world and cross-disciplines. Themes covered include gender-sensitive content, gender-sensitive pedagogy, gender-sensitive structures and the ecosystems in HE. With four sections focusing on:
- How can I teach gender as a topic?
- How can I ensure my teaching approaches are gender sensitive?
- How can I create support structures for students and staff that are gender sensitive?
- How can I create and support institutional approaches to embedding gender sensitivity in the curriculum?
You can download a free copy here: Handbook for Creating a Gender-Sensitive Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Strategies
Reference
Kitchener, M. and Hubert, A-L (2022) Handbook for Creating a Gender-sensitive Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Strategies. Available: https://gearingroles.eu/gearing-roles-new-handbook/
