Training course: Gender in language education

Learn to recognise different kinds of gender bias and stereotypes, some of the barriers learners face in gender equality and equity, and how to help overcome them in your context. This course has been updated and will open on 7 April 2026 – enrol now.

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9–12 hours

Start: 07/04/26
End: 30/09/26

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How will the course help you?

By the end of Gender in language education, you'll be able to:

recognise and evaluate gender bias and stereotypes in language education
evaluate common assumptions in education about gender differences
develop strategies to promote gender equality.

How can you enrol on the course?

Enrol on this free course

What resources can you access any time?

A free workbook with extra learning content and resources connected to the course contents
A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative teaching ideas for you to try out (Facebook account required)
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What are the self-study modules?

Module 1 – Understanding gender equality in education: The aim of this module is to help you understand the key ideas related to gender equality in education and to reflect on gender issues globally and in your classroom.
Module 2 – Analysing gender in teaching practice and materials: The aim of this module is to help you explore how ideas about gender in classroom practice and learning materials can influence your learners and their learning experience.
Module 3 – Creating gender-inclusive classrooms and schools: The aim of this module is to help you notice and understand gender patterns in the classroom and wider school, and to explore ways teachers can make learning more inclusive and fair for all learners.

Course reviews

What have other teachers said about how Gender in language education helped them?

"The course content shows how important it is to consider each individual in my classroom as a student before everything. The acquired knowledge is helpful for me to consider:
- paying attention in all learners regardless of their gender;
- getting rid off stereotypes;
- creating a conducive learning environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued."
Course participant, Comoros

"In one of my recent classes, I noticed that the male students were dominating group discussions. Using strategies from the course, I rearranged the seating to encourage mixed-gender group work and set clear guidelines to ensure everyone had equal speaking time. This helped create a more balanced and inclusive environment where the female students felt more confident to participate."
Course participant, Bangladesh

"Similar to one of the video of the classroom situation, I asked my students about the usual "who plays the role" if the profession or job is like this. Then, I let them realize that, women can also play the role like men do. For instance in air force etc."
Course participant, Philippines

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Since the beginning of the course I am participating, but I am not my input and it's said "your progress is 0%.

I wonder how?

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Hi Sylla

If you are having technical problems with the course page not registering your progress, you can press the "help" button at the bottom right of the course page to report your problem.

Hope that helps,

Cath

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