Promoting gender equality in early education
Barbara Chali
Barbara uses VVOB’s gender-responsive toolkit to promote gender equality in her early childhood classroom. In Zambia, specific roles are traditionally assigned to boys and girls, but Barbara’s approach aims to dismantle these stereotypes. The toolkit helps her create a learning environment with equal access to resources and opportunities. Barbara addresses challenges such as resistance from students accustomed to traditional gender roles, advocating for inclusive practices and materials. Through challenging entrenched gender norms she aims to foster an educational environment where every student can thrive equally.
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“As a teacher, gender-responsive pedagogy has taught me that I should give my learners equal opportunities to interact with the learning and the teaching aids, and that I should not segregate.”
Barbara Chali
Barbara Chali
Barbara Chali is a dedicated primary school teacher from Zambia who has successfully integrated gender-responsive teaching practices into her public school classroom. After participating in specialised training on gender equity in early childhood education, Barbara has worked to create an inclusive learning environment that supports both girls and boys equally. Her efforts focus on promoting gender sensitivity, reducing biases, and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically.
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