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This book provides a practical, evidence-based guide to teaching introductory Women's and Gender Studies courses. Based on the findings of a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning project that analyzed 72 Intro students' written work, the authors equip instructors with key principles that can help them adapt their pedagogy to a range of classroom environments. By putting student learning at the center of course design, the authors invite readers to reflect on their own investments in and goals for the introductory course. The book also draws on the authors' combined decades of teaching experience, and aims to help instructors anticipate the emotional, intellectual, and interpersonal challenges and rewards of teaching and learning in the introductory WGS course. Chapters focus on course design, including identifying desired learning outcomes (in terms of course content, skills, and dispositions or habits of mind); choosing course materials; pedagogical activities; andassessing student learning. This book will be an invaluable resource for experienced WGS instructors and those seeking or planning to teach it for the first time, including graduate students and high school teachers.
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Celebrate Women's History Month with this vibrant and inspirational set of 24 sticker-style illustrated posters, perfect for classroom decor and bulletin boards. Each poster is thoughtfully designed to honor the achievements and wisdom of iconic women from various fields such as science, politics, literature, and social movements. This collection aims not only to decorate your classroom but also to educate and inspire your students about the significant contributions of women throughout history. Key Features: -24 Unique Sticker-Style Illustrations: Each poster features a beautifully crafted, sticker-style illustration of an influential woman, bringing a modern and engaging look to your classroom decor. -Inspirational Quotes: Accompanying each illustration is a motivational quote attributed to the featured woman, providing powerful messages of perseverance, courage, and empowerment. -Diverse Representation: Carefully selected to highlight a range of achievements, backgrounds, and fields, these posters celebrate diversity and the global impact of women's contributions. -High-Quality Design: Printed on high-quality paper, these posters are designed to capture the attention of your students with bright colors and detailed artwork. -Versatile Classroom Decor: Ideal for creating an educational and inspiring environment, these posters can be used for bulletin boards, classroom walls, door decorations, or as a part of interactive lessons during Women's History Month or any time of the year. -Educational Impact: Beyond their decorative appeal, these posters serve as a valuable educational tool, encouraging students to explore the stories and achievements of these remarkable women, fostering discussions on gender equality, perseverance, and the importance of diverse role models. Package Includes: -24 Posters (Printable 8.5x11 inch PDF format). Each is designed with name of influential woman, her sticker-style illustrated picture and her quote or attributed statement. (Please look at the example in the preview.) Here are their names. Amelia Earhart, Anita Roddick, Audrey Hepburn, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jane Goodall, Kamala Harris, Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Ada Lovelace, Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, Indira Gandhi, Sojourner Truth, Mae Jemison, Sacagawea, Katherine Johnson, Margaret Hamilton, Mia Hamm, Serena Williams, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ideal For: Classroom Decorations Bulletin Boards Women's History Month Celebrations Educational Displays School Libraries Gender Studies Transform your classroom into a space of inspiration and learning with this unique set of Women's History Month posters. Empower your students with the stories of women who have shaped our world, encouraging them to dream big and make their own mark on history. You May Also Like: -Posters and Worksheets Bundle | Parts of Speech | Character Traits -First Grade Reading Comprehension Passages - Summer Theme | Grade 1 -Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | KG-Grade 1 -Decodable Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Bundle | KG - Grade 1 -Human Body System Mega Bundle | Digestive | Circulatory | Respiratory | Nervous Thank You. I appreciate you purchasing my teaching resources and I hope you will enjoy using them in your class. If you would like to receive notifications when I uploaded new products and freebies, please FOLLOW ME HERE. Please also rate this for helping me to improve and provide new ideas.
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A comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies, featuring original contributions from leading experts from around the world The Companion to Women's and Gender Studies is a comprehensive resource for students and scholars alike, exploring the central concepts, theories, themes, debates, and events in this dynamic field. Contributions from leading scholars and researchers cover a wide range of topics while providing diverse international, postcolonial, intersectional, and interdisciplinary insights. In-depth yet accessible chapters discuss the social construction and reproduction of gender and inequalities in various cultural, social-economic, and political contexts. Thematically-organized chapters explore the development of Women's and Gender Studies as an academic discipline, changes in the field, research directions, and significant scholarship in specific, interrelated disciplines such as science, health, psychology, and economics. Original essays offer fresh perspectives on the mechanisms by which gender intersects with other systems of power and privilege, the relation of androcentric approaches to science and gender bias in research, how feminist activists use media to challenge misrepresentations and inequalities, disparity between men and women in the labor market, how social movements continue to change Women's and Gender Studies, and more. Filling a significant gap in contemporary literature in the field, this volume: Features a broad interdisciplinary and international range of essaysEngages with both individual and collective approaches to agency and resistanceAddresses topics of intense current interest and debate such as transgender movements, gender-based violence, and gender discrimination policyIncludes an overview of shifts in naming, theoretical approaches, and central topics in contemporary Women's and Gender Studies Companion to Women's and Gender Studies is an ideal text for instructors teaching courses in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies, or related disciplines such as psychology, history, education, political science, sociology, and cultural studies, as well as practitioners and policy makers working on issues related to gender and sexuality.
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