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SAFER Introduction & User Manual
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Module 1: Gender Sensitive Pedagogies (GSP) and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)
- GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – Key Concepts
- GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – Why is GSP necessary?
- GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – Potential Benefits of GSP
- GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – What does Gender-Sensitive Teaching Look Like?
- GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – Comprehensive Sexuality Education
- GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – The Provision of CSE
- GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – References and Acknowledgements
- GSP & CSE Reflective Quiz
- GSP & CSE Lesson Plans for Teachers/Educators
- GSP & CSE Lesson Plans (8-10 years old)
- GSP & CSE Lesson Plans (11-12 years old)
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Module 2: Life Skills
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Introducing Life Skills
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Life Skills Education
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Building Self-Regulatory Skills
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Building Self-Regulatory Skills (ii)
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Growing Self-Awareness
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Growing Self-Awareness (ii)
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Developing Social Skills (i)
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Developing Social Skills (ii)
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Forming Healthy Relationships
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – Forming Healthy Relationships (ii)
- Life Skills Theoretical Background – References
- Life Skills Reflective Quiz
- Life Skills Lesson Plans (8-10 years old)
- Life Skills Lesson Plans (11-12 years old)
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Module 3: Character Education
- Character Education Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Character Education Theoretical Background – Promoting and Enhancing Values as a Measure to Eliminate Gender Based Violence
- Character Education Theoretical Background – Defining Character Education
- Character Education Theoretical Background – The Importance of Character Education
- Character Education Theoretical Background – Implementing Character Education in Schools
- Character Education Theoretical Background – Teaching Values
- Character Education Theoretical Background – References
- Character Education Reflective Quiz
- Character Education Lesson Plans (8-10 years old)
- Character Education Lesson Plans (11-12 years old)
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Module 4: Resilience
- Resilience Theoretical Background – Overview
- Resilience Theoretical Background – Defining Resilience
- Resilience Theoretical Background – Resilience and Young People’s Well-being
- Resilience Theoretical Background – Resilience in the School Environment
- Resilience Theoretical Background – Strengthening Resilience to Reduce Gender-Based Violence
- Resilience Theoretical Background – Conclusion
- Resilience Theoretical Background – References
- Resilience Reflective Quiz
- Resilience Lesson Plans (8-10 years old)
- Resilience Lesson Plans (11-12 years old)
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GSP & CSE Theoretical Background – What does Gender-Sensitive Teaching Look Like?
In order for gender-sensitive pedagogical measures to be transformative, they need to be directed to all students thereby creating gender sensitive practices. Lundberg et al. (2013) emphasize the importance of the learning process and the role of the teacher in the implementation on different pedagogical methods and didactics.
They propose the use of empathetic reading as a gender-sensitive pedagogical method where students are taught to read empathetically and carefully in order to gain an abundance of perspectives and so be able to engage into discussion in their own conditions and challenging their preconceptions and stereotypes. They also refer to intersectional gender pedagogy which means deconstructing the power structures and ideas concerning gender, sexuality, etc., which intersect in the classroom. The use of norm-critical pedagogy is suggested, as an opportunity to change the way teaching is conducted in team work. Considering how both teachers and students take a place in positioning themselves at schools, this method challenges dominance and discrimination and promotes inclusive teaching, such as working in tutor groups (Lundberg and Werner, 2013).
Key skills demonstrated by teachers who promote a gender responsive classroom environment include: