Shaun-Adrián Choflá

Gender Identity and Expression in Preschool

Understanding the Ways Early Childhood Educators Promote or Hinder Young Children's Exploration in the Classroom

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Produktbeschreibung

Children begin to develop their understanding of gender in preschool, yet there is a dearth of research focused on understanding how preschool teachers affect the gender identity development of young children. This qualitative case study explores the pedagogical strategies and perceptions of preschool educators related to the gender identity development of young children. The findings reveal teachers' perspectives on gender identity development were influenced by social rules, biases, and a lack of pedagogical knowledge related to more expansive definitions of gender. Educators, administrators, and policymakers may find it useful to apply the results of this study and resultant project when creating educational programs and college-level curricula and policies. The results could also help educators create affirmative educational environments for all children, regardless of their biological sex, gender identity, or gender expression.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. August 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 214g
• ISBN-13: 9786202007627
• ISBN-10: 6202007621
• Artikelnr.: 48969290

Autorenporträt

Dr. Shaun-Adrián Choflá is an activist, researcher, and Professor of Education, Child & Family Studies at Butte College. As a practitioner and scholar of anti-bias education and equity pedagogy, Dr. Choflá aims to increase awareness of the ways cissexism and cisgender-related bias influence the teaching practice of early childhood professionals.