What is the gender binary and how does it get replicated in Early Childhood Education and Care environments? Why is it important to think about how we define gender?
To what extent are the decisions we make about gender not entirely our own?
What are the stories you have been told or the beliefs you have about gender? How might our beliefs and expectations about what it means to be male or female influence our practice, our pedagogy, and our relationships with children, families, and colleagues?
How do expectations about gender impact self-perception? What role do gender stereotypes play in our lives?
Is gender flexibility or creativity something you feel comfortable or confident in supporting in an early learning and care environment?
What challenges or barriers exist regarding the support and inclusion of children who are gender independent?
Some additional questions you may wish to consider as you reflect:
What is the main point? How is it developed? Identify the purpose, impact and/or theoretical framework of the material.
What did I already know about this topic? Where does my existing knowledge come from? What are the observations or experiences that shape my understanding?