Teaching CTET (Paper 1 & Paper 2) Mock Test Series 2025 Child Development and Pedagogy Gender: A social construct Gender Roles
During art time, Aanya, a 6-year-old girl chooses to build with blocks while others are drawing. Some of her classmates laugh and say, “That’s not for girls!” As a teacher promoting gender neutrality and equal opportunity, what should the teacher do?
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Encourage Aanya to continue building and explain to the class that everyone can choose any activity, regardless of gender.
2
Ask Aanya to switch to drawing so she fits in with the group.
3
Ignore the situation as children will figure it out themselves.
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Tell Aanya that building activities are more suited for boys and redirect her gently.