Gender stereotypes in Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Malaysian and Pakistani textbooks

There is nothing new in identifying racial and gender stereotypes in textbooks. What is problematic is that it still happens. Stereotypes start to develop at home from birth onwards – the age of 3 has been researched as an age when children take on racial prejudice, so the textbooks may just be reinforcing views developedContinue reading “Gender stereotypes in Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Malaysian and Pakistani textbooks”

Stepping up the pace towards gender equality in education

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women everywhere. It also acts as a reminder that although much has been accomplished around the world, there is a long way to go to reach full equality. For this to happen, we must empower every girl and woman […]Continue reading “Stepping up the pace towards gender equality in education”

Edtech for Learning in Emergencies and Displaced Settings

Having some success with simple mobile phones for monitoring the work of volunteers in Tanzania -it is good to see the explosion of possibilities for using mobile technologies, particularly for isolated and rural contexts. [REVIEW] Edtech for Learning in Emergencies and Displaced Settings Michaelle Tauson and Luke Stannard, Save the Children The purpose of thisContinue reading “Edtech for Learning in Emergencies and Displaced Settings”