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Gender in language education

Learn to recognise different kinds of gender bias and stereotypes, some of the barriers learners face in gender equality and equity, and how to help overcome them in your context. Gender in language education is open now  – enrol until 23 September.

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How can you enrol on Gender in language education?

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In the three modules, you will learn:

Module 1 – Gender representation in teaching materials

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the different kinds of gender bias and stereotypes which exist in language education as well as help you to recognise and evaluate these issues so that you can respond to them effectively in the classroom. You will describe the difference between sex and gender, evaluate the gender representations in textbooks as well as explain how teachers can respond to gender bias and gender stereotypes in textbooks.

Module 2 – Understanding gender equality in teaching practice

The aim of this module is to break down common assumptions about the differences between gender in education, so that you can help all of your learners achieve success. You will describe the differences between the way boys and girls learn, identify when gender bias results from using gender labels as well as decide whether to organise seating arrangements according to gender.

Module 3 – Working with gender equality in education

The aim of this module is to introduce you to some of the progress that has been made, as well as some of the barriers people face, in terms of gender equality and equity. You will discuss how language education promotes gender equality, examine initiatives to overcome gender inequalities as well as identify ways of teaching about gender equality and women's rights.

What else does the course include?

Gender in language education is a self-study training course, which is divided into three-hour modules. It also includes:

  • A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative ideas for you to try out.
  • Engaging discussions taking place in the Facebook community
  • Live events with your course tutor and language teaching experts.
  • A free workbook with extra learning content and resources.

When is the course?

Gender in language education is open from 2 April-30 September 2025. Enrol until 23 September.

How much does the course cost?

The course is free.

How can you get a certificate?

You will receive a certificate if you successfully complete all self-study modules.

What level of English do you need?

Minimum CEFR B1

How do you sign up for the course?

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Comments

Submitted by bluidson on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 18:43

I am sure that everything I learn here, will be of benefit to my community, thank you for the opportunity.

Submitted by Sylla Issa on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 09:13

So delighted to be part of this exciting course. I think, it would help me understand the difference beliefs and attitudes on gender equality in Education, why not in the society. 

Once again good morning. 

Best 

Submitted by Amadu Lamarana Bah on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 04:52

Good morning ladies and gentlemen 

It's a great pleasure for me to be among the members of this challenge.

First of all my name is Amadu Lamarana Bah Guinean by nationality , an English teacher.

As a good educator,a great teacher ,it's an obligation for me to follow this technical teaching procedure, gender education.

Seriously speaking I would like to improve my knowledge,my skill,I am curious to know, to discover how things are going on.

Nowadays the best weapons to fight against poverty and ignorance is to get a good and stong education.

So,the questions are :

What is a good education?

How can we get it?

I can't end this comment without thank you very much to the British Council,to all the administrators of this website challenge.

Submitted by Kaman Doré on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 23:29

I'm proud to be here, in order to participate to this wonderful course.Hopping that it will be a great experience for me!

Submitted by Arlette2021 on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 21:39

It's a great opportunity for me to be part of this program. Hope to learn more about the topic. This will help me a lot to relate what is happening in other countries with my own country in Benin (A West Africa country).

Submitted by Belal Abdullah on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 16:45

Many thanks are extended to the British Council Team for their great efforts in providing teachers with new methods and techniques of modern teaching and learning. Iam really excited to be involved in this course.

Submitted by Daniel Caetano… on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 16:32

I'm glad to be participating in this course

Submitted by Soe Soe Nwe on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 13:46

My interest is to increase in the area of gender studies concerning teaching English in the classroom. Thus, I'm happy for having a chance of taking this course and many thanks.

Submitted by Yamien on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 13:27

Happy to bé with you.

Submitted by Mamane Sara Abacar on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 11:54

Gender issues are nowadays on top of school and professional concerns. I'm glad to be sharing things in the course.

Submitted by Tagarji on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 09:13

It's indeed an honor and privilege to me personally to take part in this training exercise.

Submitted by Chalbyen Godwin on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 04:49

Thank you British Council for this great opportunity to acquire the knowledge required to teach our students about gender equality. This is also an opportunity for me go learn and increase in knowledge

Happy learning!

Submitted by gassim20032001… on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 00:42

I an so happy to be among educators.

Submitted by gassim20032001… on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 00:38

When is the coures starting?

A concern from Guinea

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 14:57

Hi Abdoul

The course starts today, 14th December. 

Hope you find it useful,

Cath

TE Team

Submitted by Aboubacar Assoumane on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 23:10

Hi everyone. welcome to the course !

Submitted by Nilanka on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 18:57

I am really happy to follow this course also as I have done others successfully. and hope this course also will be benefitted for teachers all over the world as gender discrimination happens all over the world 

Submitted by Moustapha Malam Sani on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 18:09

I'm from Niger Republic. I very glad to be among all of you in this plateform. I hope these weeks of courses on Gender in Language Éducation will be an opportunity to learn more about it. 

Submitted by Moustapha Malam Sani on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 14:04

I'm very proud to have succeeded in enrolling myself in this platform. This is without doubt an opportunity to learn more about Gender in Language Education. 

Submitted by Berthe Gerardine on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 09:56

I'm happy to be part of the boat and eager to learn something new

Submitted by José Pires KAPANGO on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 06:54

Thanks a bunch for accepting my request. I'm so delighted to be a member of this wonderful group.

Submitted by moussa maidoubou on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 06:12

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Submitted by Folagems on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 03:25

I look forward to learning and sharing impactful insights on this platform and network.

Folakemi Oloto 

Submitted by MOUSSA KANE KAKA on Sun, 12/12/2021 - 19:37

I hereby greet all those who give us that opportunity to take advantages of our knowledge improvement with regard to gender in language education.

Best regards!

Submitted by Aye Thandar Win on Sun, 12/12/2021 - 06:10

Hope for the best! Happy to get this opportunity!

Submitted by englishteachermarina on Sun, 12/12/2021 - 01:44

Hello from Spain, I am very glad to have the opportunity to enroll this course.

Submitted by Aboubacar Assoumane on Sat, 12/11/2021 - 23:20

I am Aboubacar Assoumane from Niger. 

Submitted by Abdourahamane Diallo on Sat, 12/11/2021 - 17:18

I'm very happy to be among you. Thanks for this opportunity.

Submitted by Mamadou Barry on Sat, 12/11/2021 - 11:54

Great opportunity for ELTs

Submitted by Mamadou Barry on Sat, 12/11/2021 - 11:52

I am very delighted to be part of this community

Submitted by BEASHE on Sat, 12/11/2021 - 07:08

i am glad to be a part of the training.

Submitted by Paulo Afonso O… on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 14:28

I'm very happy to take part in the course  

Submitted by Adama Johnson on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 14:23

Uh yeah, I'm not only happy about this opportunity. I'm certainly inviting an NYSC Community Development Service group in Oshodi NYSC to join the course. Their focus is on Gender and Gender-based violence. 

Submitted by joel.fernandez001 on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 11:22

Hello, everyone! I am so excited about this course because Gender and Development is very close to my heart. Being a teacher plus a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, it is very essential to have topics like these, being a catalyst for gender equality most especially in the field of education. I always believe that gender preference must not be a hindrance to reach for your dreams and through this course, I hope that gender stereotypes will be lessened and eventually erased.

Submitted by Sadjá Manafá on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 10:32

First of all, I would like to join this huge opportunity that will change something in my teaching life. To tell you that knowledge is never enough. Life is always learning.

Submitted by Cathykloku on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 04:36

I am excited to be here to learn and share knowledge. Looking forward to a fulfilling journey of learning. 

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