DCSF Gender Agenda regional seminars:
Improving gender-related performance in schools and improving boys' and girls' life chances
March 9, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds
March 19, University of Warwick, Coventry
March 24, London Metropolitan University, London
The Department for Children Schools and Families is planning its last round of regional events on gender and education as part of its 'Gender Agenda’: a themed program of activities spanning an 18 month period of activity - with the aim of improving gender-related performance of certain groups of under performing girls and boys - and encouraging different stakeholder groups to talk about evidence as part of this process.
The events will provide an opportunity to discuss the outcomes from the Gender Agenda activities, including inputs from some of the teachers who have been carrying out their own gender action research, and to review its participatory model — i.e. civil servants working in partnership with researchers to review and share evidence. It will also attempt to clarify 'What works and what doesn't' when tackling gender issues in the classroom and to discuss the value of 'Practitioner research and gender issues'.
To register for a place at one of these events - please e-mail your name, instititution and preferred venue to research.summaries@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk
Events are aimed at researchers, local authorities and those working in practice.
