Gender issues in teacher education

This paper was presented at the Distance Education and Teacher's Training in Africa (DETA) 2007 Conference, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. In Uganda, the notions that males excel in mathematics, science, and technology and that females excel in the arts are two of many beliefs and cultural influences that are passed down through generations. The dynamic is all the more powerful in that; adults may not realize they are holding these beliefs and acting on them. Subtle and unintended messages can create the idea among girls and boys that there are fields they cannot be successful in because of their sex. Children reflect and reinforce this attitude through their peer interactions.

Author:
DR.SR. Therese Tinkasiimire
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Conference:
Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa DETA Conference 2007
Date:
2007
Gender Issues    Mathematics    Religious studies    Science    Teacher Education    Technology