1. Gender Alexa Carrasco Adam LaMaide

2. Differences Women are… -Better at decoding nonverbal messages -More expressive of emotions -More concerned about intimacy in a relationship Men are… -Better at controlling nonverbal expressions -Task-oriented -More concerned about independence in a relationship

3. Biological Differences Biology contributes to male/female differences Different organs Female- vagina, ovaries, uterus Male- prostate, testicles, penis Muscle densities Comes from X and Y chromosomes from father

4. Gender confusion Body parts Jamie Lee Curtis Transgendered children (hormone blockers) Reassignments 24 months they begin to define themselves as “girls” or “boys” Gender typical toys vs. “cross gender” toys By age 5 they know how girls and boys should behave

5. Stereotypes and Media influences Toys, books, and TV Girls and girls have a stereotypical look Actions (nurturing vs. aggressive) Sports School test scores Boys are better at math Girls are better at English

6. http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/gender- differences-in-the-classroom-physical-cognitive- behavioral.html#lesson Who has a hard time sitting still during long periods of time? Boys Who has a slight edge for fine motor skills? Who has an advantage for physical activity due to development? Boys Girls

7. Differences based on Nature Characteristics are not learned, they are innate. Environment has a great influence one how we develop. Emersion of our cultures we learn from parents and teachers.

8. Differences based on Nature Girls=left hemisphere Boys=Right hemisphere Teachers need to involve both genders in contrast activities in regards to the students gender.

9. Socially Constructed differences Taking risks and expressing their emotions. Gender stereotyping is already in the works before baby is born Society forms your babies gender role. Teachers need to “think outside the box” for more in-depth activities.

10. Combating gender stereotypes in the classroom Activities do not favor over the one another. Working together Attention to whom is leading the small groups Aware of what the textbooks present towards gender stereotypes

11. Do you think the media influences gender stereotypes more at a younger age or older age?

12. Do you think that one teacher of a certain gender is more fit for teaching a subject than another?

13. http://education-portal.com/

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