This book contains 40 lessons which show how English language teachers have included a range of gender topics in their pedagogical practice. Examples of such topics include gender and the workplace, gender and education, gender stereotypes and gender (in)equality. Collectively, they showcase how teachers working in different environments have taken the time to embed a social agenda in their pedagogical practice.
The book is an outcome of the international ‘Gender-ing ELT’ research project, which was conducted in ten different countries – Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Morocco, Philippines, Ukraine and Vietnam. The book, however, is not limited to lessons from these countries; it includes contributions from practitioners based in countries beyond those directly involved in the project. While the lessons are context sensitive (i.e. they have been designed by teachers in response to a specific need, in relation to a given situation and/or for a unique group of students), they can be easily adapted to other contexts across the globe.
The editors would be most grateful if you could provide them with feedback on this publication. For example, they would very much like to find out what you particularly liked about the book, how you have used this book and how helpful it is in your specific context.
You can share your feedback with them by e-mailing: gender-ing.ELT@ed.ac.uk
The publication is free to download in pdf format below.
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Thank you!
Thank you AbubakarMusa for your feedback and comments on this resource - it's great to hear that you found it inspiring and that the global focus on different contexts was useful for you - we love to hear from teachers who have used our resources and found them relevant!
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TeachingEnglish team
This publication is truly enlightening. It beautifully showcases how English language teaching can go beyond grammar and vocabulary to address meaningful social topics like gender awareness and equality. The 40 lesson examples are both practical and adaptable — they give teachers like me clear guidance on how to integrate gender discussions naturally into everyday lessons without losing focus on language learning. I especially appreciate how the book reflects real classroom contexts from across the globe, making it relevant to teachers working in diverse environments.
Thank you to the editors and contributors for this valuable resource — it’s a great reminder that language education can also be a force for inclusion and social change.