Gender Stereotypes
True or False: Boys are better in math than girls.
False!!!
Which gender is underrepresented in STEM gifted programs?
Girls
What is one barrier to gender equity in gifted education?
stereotypes, lack of representation (models), teacher bias
What is one way teachers can encourage students of all genders to pursue subjects that challenge stereotypes (like girls in STEM or boys in the arts)?
True or False: Non-binary students are never overlooked in traditional gifted identification systems that use a gender binary.
False
Name something outside of the classroom in society that reinforces gender stereotypes.
TV, Social Media, Movies, family expectations, cultural norms, peer pressure
What gender is underrepresented in subjects such as reading and language arts in gifted programs?
Males
True or False: Teacher training on implicit bias can help reduce barriers in gifted identification.
True!
Research shows that relying only on test scores for gifted identification can overlook underrepresented genders. What is one strategy to address this?
Use multiple measures for identifying gifted students, including creativity, motivation, and portfolios
What are some common practices that reduce bias in group activities and support participation for all genders?
Rotating leadership roles, using gender-neutral language, establishing inclusive classroom norms, assigning mixed-gender groups, and providing structured opportunities for all students to contribute in discussions and group work.
Name one way gender stereotypes may affect gifted program participation.
students avoiding certain classes based on gender, underperform, not get recommended for certain classes.
What are ways to improve the representation of underrepresented genders in gifted programs?
encourage participation, inclusive recruitment, multiple identification measures
True or False: Internal barriers such as self-doubt or fear of being socially isolated are more frequently reported among gifted girls than gifted boys according to studies.
True – for example, a much higher percentage of gifted girls hide or doubt their abilities.
True or False – Gifted girls sometimes hide their abilities due to social pressure and perfectionism, and assigning rotating leadership roles or encouraging all voices in the classroom can help support them.
True
What is one way equitable gifted programs benefit all students?
improve classroom diversity, collaboration, learning outcomes, different perspectives, and more voices