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Single Gender Pedagogy: Enhancing Professional Development for Educators

Join us at Stetson University for a comprehensive workshop on implementing single-gender strategies in education. Learn theories, practices, and assessments from expert instructors for improved student outcomes. Explore teacher concerns and interests through book studies, group discussions, and classroom applications. Receive ongoing support and resources tailored to match your teaching style. Make a difference in student achievement through gender-specific classrooms!

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Single Gender Pedagogy: Enhancing Professional Development for Educators

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  1. Professional DevelopmentDesign and Delivery Elizabeth Heins Doug MacIsaac Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform Stetson University Single Gender Pedagogy: Theory to Practice June 12th and 13th 2008 Orlando, Florida

  2. Single Gender InitiativePDS Site • Why? The boys were falling behind • School/university team receives training • Shared book study (spring before pilot)

  3. Needs Assessment • Bottom up - faculty driven • Addresses teacher concerns/interests

  4. Components of Professional Development • Teacher need • Ongoing • Incentive - inservice points • Time • Resources

  5. Types of Professional Development • Book studies • Discussion groups • Teaching strategies • Management • Classroom arrangement • Assessment • Gender differences • Lesson study

  6. Book Study Format • Read • Group discussion • Classroom application • Group discussion of classroom application

  7. Examples • Things I most enjoy… • Gender framework • Gender differences and similarities • Planning framework • Lesson framework • Book study - Ruby Payne

  8. Recommendations • Professional development • Teachers • Administrators • Administrative support • Matching teacher’s style • Choice • Resources • Time • Assessment and data collection • Partnerships

  9. Checklist for Gender Specific Classrooms • Ongoing faculty development • Involvement of school stakeholders • Communication • Informational meetings • Letters, brochures • Choice program • Program focus • Grade • Content • Student selection • Program planning and development • Program monitoring • Data driven

  10. Discussion and Planning

  11. For information on support and training contact The Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform www.stetson.edu/artsci/education/pds/ Doug MacIsaac dmacisaa@stetson.edu Elizabeth Heins eheins@stetson.edu

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