EQUALITY IN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Taking a Critical Approach to the Understanding of [Gender] Norms in Professional Development
Educational Institution/Organization
Børnehusene Kokkedal and Børnehusene Fredensborg
Location
Denmark, Fredensborg
Area/s of intervention
Workforce
Objective
The aims of the Practice were: to widen the children’s participation and learning opportunities in order to reduce unequal opportunities; to try out a new way of organizing professional development across multiple ECEC institutions.
Short description of the activities
The Practice has been carried out by fostering professional development and reflection in groups facilitated by a consultant with an expertise in the area of critical thinking related to gender norms in pedagogical work. It has been stimulated the reflection on how our norms and preunderstandings related to gender affect significantly the children’s learning environment. In this way, it has been analysed how the language, presence, openness, activities, interior design, games, toys, songs etc. could further help children in developing their potential regardless their gender.
The Practice has contributed to
- Support the professionalisation of staff working in ECEC contexts, including managerial staff.
Funding
Self-funded
Duration
27 months (September 2016-December 2018)
