This resource aims to raise learners’ awareness about open and covert gender discrimination and provides them with the necessary competences to act against such discrimination as well as develop a critical attitude towards it in order to detect actions based on gender discrimination. Methodologically, this unit empowers participants with collaborative learning to enhance respect for themselves and others. The participants work cooperatively, developing posters, discussing pictures and other materials as well as debating the outcomes and contents of this unit in groups.

This resource can be used for teachers during in-service training or by teacher trainers. It is intended to be used by secondary school teachers across all subjects.

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To cite this resource: Kosmidis, P. (2012, December). Education for the Prevention of Discrimination (DISC) Exploring and working to prevent gender stereotypes in school  [PDF]. Strasbourg: The Pestalozzi Programme, Council of Europe, Training Programme for Education Professionals.