Site Mission
The purpose of the site is to inform pre-service teachers of the possibility of stereotyping in the adolescent society. Stereotyping can negatively affect the classroom environment in many detrimental ways. These effects can take away students' senses of self-efficacy as well as their ability to learn effectively. This site provides information on both the basics and more in depth information about particular types of stereotyping, the effects of stereotyping on students and their learning, as well as a combination of resources for teachers to use in their classrooms and on their own to combat the issues of stereotyping.
It is crucial for teachers to become protectors of their students and to inform them of the dangers associated with stereotyping and other acts of bullying. As the quote states above, in order for teachers to "save nations", they must be willing to do everything in their power to create caring, open-minded, and conscientious individuals out of their students. To "save nations" teachers must make it a priority in their classroom to create an environment that is open, equal, and safe for all students no matter their cultural, racial, or socioeconomic status. It is vital that students leave the classroom as unique individuals ready to benefit the society they are entering. One way to begin this shaping of students is to combat the negative effects of stereotyping. This site can be used by teachers to spring board their lessons when stereotyping needs to be addressed. This site can also be used for teachers to seek information for themselves when encountering a stereotyping issue.
It may be difficult to imagine that you could have an issue in your class where you would literally need to seek out information to help you fix it. However, the effects of stereotyping are real and if you plan on entering the classroom, no matter what area of the country you are teaching whether urban, suburban, or rural, you are bound to see the negative effects of stereotyping taking place. Therefore teachers, make it your goal, your mission, part of your core philosophy to do everything to develop your students into informed, accepting, and passionate individuals.
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INFORMATION
Explore factual information about the different types of stereotyping you may encounter in the high school classroom and how it might affect your students and their learning.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Different resources for pre-service teachers are provided to aide you as these issues arise in your classroom.
TERMINOLOGY
To understand how stereotyping will affect your students and your classroom environment, you must first understand some common terminology.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Included is a list of links to various websites and articles that may help you as you explore this very important topic.
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Green buttons with white text on them represent an outside resource relative to the page. Clicking on these buttons will take you to an outside source that will support and further your learning about the topic featured on the page. For example, you will find multiple green buttons on the Gender Role Stereotyping page that will lead you to outside articles and research studies relating to the signs, effects, and definitions surrounding Gender Role Stereotyping. Try it out!
Dark blue buttons with white text on them represent an important term to understand. Clicking on these buttons will take you to the terminology page where you can find many definitions that will help you gain more out of the sight. These definitions are both basic and detailed. The Oxford Dictionary definition will be included as well as an extension of the definition I added that relates more directly back to the website. Go ahead...try it!
"Picture This" titles with the font below represent an upcoming anecdotal story that supports the information on the page. These anecdotes are included to further your understanding. The personal accounts included have either been experienced directly by me or have been shared with me from other educators. The stories or situations are real life scenarios where stereotyping has affected either a student or the classroom environment. This should help you understand the negative effects of stereotyping on a more personal level that you can relate to. Check them out!
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