Factors that affect the learning process

Gender refers to those attitudes and behaviors accepted by the society as appropiate ways of being a woman or a man.

Traditional gender roles should be removed

The same teaching methods, the same curriculum both boys and girls, course books should be suitable for both sexes

Definitions

PARITY

the same proportion of girls and boys enter and complete schooling.

EQUALITY

- all students have equal acces to resources for a high quality education. - "leveling the playing field".

EQUITY

- students who are furthest behind require more resources. - "More for those who need it". Mann, 2015

Stakeholders, responsible

Government, parents, schools, teachers, students

Causes of gender discrimination in education

Socio-cultural factors

Socio-economic factors

Political factors

Development implies overall changes in the individual.

Brain development before birth

There are two processes that contribute to the brain development: the molecular events and the impact of the environment.

Growth and development stages in infants

Refers to the sequence of physical, lenguage, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child.

The biology of child development and learning

How the formative experiences of a children

The biology of adolescent development

The period from 10 to 20 years

Changes that take place during this period are physical, intellectual, personality and social development.

How health affects a child and an adolescent's school performance

Poor sleep

Problems with attention and learning (poor sleep=poor grades).

Exercise

helps children development social skills and improve mental health

Importance of breakfast

is an effective means to improve academic performance and cognitive functioning.

Obesity

low academic achievement

Asthma

increased absenteeism

Chronic health problems

affect children's school attendance and achievement