Lesson 7: Stereotyping: Gender

Learning that stereotypes are present in everyday life and children's toys can reinforce gender stereotypes.

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Before the lesson

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Learning objective

  • To recognise that stereotypes are present in everyday life

Statutory guidance

Pupils should be taught: 

  • What a stereotype is, and how stereotypes can be unfair, negative or destructive.

Success criteria

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Cross-curricular links

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Select pictures that have very obvious stereotypes for children to look at in the main event activity.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Instead of creating an advert, children could write a letter to a toy manufacturer or shop to suggest how they could avoid stereotypes in their products.

Wrapping up

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Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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Vocabulary

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Sarah Huggins,  
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Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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