Italy still maintains a critical level in terms of achievement of gender equality in society. Italy’s Gender Equality Index score for 2023, measured by the EIGE, is under the average EU Index score. Schools have a crucial role in supporting students in developing the fundamental competence to live in a society where gender equality is guaranteed. In this scenario, teachers need to be prepared to provide and achieve an effective gender equality education in schools. This paper presents the results of an explorative quantitative research – involving 381 teachers – into the teachers’ professional action on gender equality in Italian primary schools, in order to analyse teacher training needs.
Are Teachers Ready for Gender Equality Education in Primary Schools? A Quantitative Research in Italian Primary Schools.
Cristina Balloi
2024-01-01
Abstract
Italy still maintains a critical level in terms of achievement of gender equality in society. Italy’s Gender Equality Index score for 2023, measured by the EIGE, is under the average EU Index score. Schools have a crucial role in supporting students in developing the fundamental competence to live in a society where gender equality is guaranteed. In this scenario, teachers need to be prepared to provide and achieve an effective gender equality education in schools. This paper presents the results of an explorative quantitative research – involving 381 teachers – into the teachers’ professional action on gender equality in Italian primary schools, in order to analyse teacher training needs.
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