Understanding Gender seeks to expand the gender perspective and skills of school teachers. The methodology is participatory and based on adult learning principles. It includes role plays, discussions, brainstorming, group work and energisers to encourage the participants to relax, express themselves freely, give honest feedback and foster a climate of unity and enjoyment through the workshop. Filled with practical exercises, it is designed to convey the varied requirements of boys and girls and the need to respond with equal respect and consideration to students of both sexes.

Objectives

‹ To impart gender responsiveness and sensitivity training to teachers at high schools in

the intervention site;

‹ To equip the teachers with the concepts, skills and attitude to initiate measures to

encourage equal participation of girls and boys in schools;

‹ To assist the school management in mainstreaming gender issues at the school level.