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Technology
Bias in the classroom
Reading
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Which gender is more likely to use technology for problem solving?
males
100
What teacher gender tends to be more dominant in the classroom?
Males
100
Why do think each gender prefers different reading genres?
Any reasonable answer backed up with evidence
200
Which gender has more confidence in their technological skills?
males
200
Bringing in positive _________ to the classroom shows students that males and females can both be successful no matter what they choose to be later in life.
role models of both genders
200
Why is it important to create assessments that are gender neutral?
Not to give one gender an advantage over the other
300
When should teachers begin using technology in the classroom?
early education
300
Give an example of how society, mainly teachers, put gender roles in a "box."
Answers will vary. Boys are taught to be competitive, independent, and willing to take risks. Girls are taught to be cheerful, affectionate, and sensitive to feelings of others.
300
Make the following word problem gender neutral. Sally's ballet class has 15 girls in it. Three girls are sick today. How many girls are in attendance?
Any reasonable answer with evidence. Make the problem with more generic items.
400
How can teachers encourage male and female students to use technology?
Modeling, engage students through their interests, use it often, etc.
400
Why do male students have more referrals to special education than female students?
Males have a slower maturity rate than females so they tend to act out more. This catches the teachers attention more often.
400
The recreational reading percentages are 41% for girls and 23% for boys. Why is the difference so large?
Girls are more apt to pick up a book for enjoyment. Boys prefer more stimulating activities.
500
Name three technologies that can be incorporated into the classroom daily?
Digital cameras, computers, smart board
500
It is important to change-up how students engage in the classroom because girls work better during _______ learning.
co-operative
500
What would you do in your classroom to make it gender neutral for reading?
Provide books that are geared towards the likes of girls and boys