Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: Stereotyping: Gender

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

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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.

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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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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. (Y3)

May need help with understanding what a stereotype is and could benefit from books to help them with the activity. (Y4)

 

Pupils working at greater depth:

Children could be given adverts from the past so they can look at how stereotypes have changed over time (Y3)

Can be challenged to consider if there are differences between characters from traditional stories and older books and more modern stories – have stereotypes lessened over time? (Y4)

 

 

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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