The Gender-Responsive Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education (GRP4ECE) toolkit empowers preschool teachers and school leaders to challenge gender stereotypes where they can do the most harm, but where they can also be challenged most effectively: the classroom. An environment free of stereotypes lays a firm foundation for young children to grow up freely exploring and developing their unique interests and talents.
This international toolkit can be contextualised for implementation in different African countries. It can be used as a self-read resource and by institutes and structures that undertake initial training and professional development for ECE teachers and school leaders. It is their ambition that this toolkit will benefit teachers, school leaders and other stakeholders who want to introduce gender responsive pedagogy in Early childhood education (ECE).
Purpose of the Toolkit
African education systems today are being challenged to extend opportunities for quality education and training to all learners, especially the more vulnerable ones.2 Gender-responsive pedagogy (GRP) aims to respond to the learning needs of all learners and help them reach their full potential. This toolkit can support teachers and school leaders in providing learners with a more gender-responsive learning environment.
Who is this toolkit for?
The toolkit primarily targets ECE teachers, school leaders, ECE student teachers, ECE teacher trainers, caregivers and any other practitioners who deal with younger children. It is also a useful resource for researchers, school parent committees and governing bodies, civil society organisations, community leaders and education policy makers.