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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Gender and careers

Children learn about stereotypes in the workplace and that these should not limit people’s career aspirations.

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Gender and careers

Learning objectives

To understand that stereotypes exist in the workplace but these should not limit people’s career aspirations

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Before the lesson

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Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could use the Activity: Writing frame provided.

Pupils working at greater depth: Can be challenged to provide more comprehensive responses as to why stereotypes might exist for some jobs and how these stereotypes can be challenged.

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Created by:

Sarah Huggins,

RSE & PSHE specialist

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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