Level of Awareness and Extent of Integration of Gender and Development for Effective Classroom Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study assessed the level of awareness of teachers about Gender and Development and the extent of integration of its perspective into their lessons.

METHODS

The study utilized a descriptive method of research which used questionnaires in gathering the necessary data. Ninety-six teacher-respondents from the district of Lian were involved in the study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage and weighted mean and inferential statistics such as T-test were used to create an adequate interpretation of the level of awareness and extent of integration of GAD for effective classroom management.

RESULTS

The salient findings are: among the 96 teacher-respondents, 90 (93.75%) were females and 53 of them (54. 17%) were 10 years and below in the service. The respondents were moderately aware of the Gender and Development as regards its objectives and content, guidelines and principles. Their extent of integration of GAD perspective to classroom management was at a great extent in terms of methodology/teaching techniques as to question and answer method and group discussion, communication, classroom design, classroom rules, discipline, scheduling, and organization. There was no significant relationship between the respondents' awareness on Gender and Development and their profile variables. No significant difference existed between the responses of the teacher-respondents on their awareness on GAD perspective and its integration as a strategy for effective classroom management. Thus, a proposed framework was designed to strengthen the awareness and integration of GAD for effective classroom management.

DISCUSSIONS

The results indicate the need to implement the designed framework that strengthens the awareness and integration of GAD in classroom management. Furthermore, it suggests that GAD programs, with the cooperation of concerned agencies, should be strengthened in schools and the involvement of communities should also be given attention.