From January 2020 to December 2021, VVOB partnered with the South African Department of Basic Education and the South African Council for Educators (SACE) in a pilot project on gender-responsive pedagogy for early childhood education (GRP4ECE). The partners developed a practical toolkit for teachers and school leaders, meant to provide them with the necessary competences to create and promote gender-responsive pedagogy in play-based teaching and learning environments.
Through evidence-based research, the effectiveness of the GRP4ECE-project was evaluated. This extended abstract summarises the key findings in the following areas:
- Changes in knowledge and attitudes of teachers and school leaders
- Changes in school and classroom practices
- Changes in children's gender normative behaviour
Based on conclusions drawn from this research and testing the effectiveness of the GRP4ECE model, 10 recommendations are suggested.
Authors
- Ishreen Ismail, Mthente Research and Consulting Services
- Sofie Cabus, VVOB - education for development
- Loran Pieck, VVOB - education for development
