Teachers Teaching Gender - learning gender roles

RUNING HEAD : Relationship between Students ' Gender and Teaching Practices

Relationship between Students ' Gender and Teaching Practices in XXX School

A Research Proposal ( Full Name (Course (School (Date

Table of Contents

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Title Page . 1

Table of Contents . 2

Abstract . 3

Chapter 1 . The Problem . 4

Rationale . 4

Purpose of the Study . 6

Statement of the Problem 6

Statement of the Hypothesis . 6

Significance of the Study 7

Scope of the Study . 7

Chapter 2 . Review of Related Literature . 8

Gender

Differences among Teachers and Students . 8 Gender Bias among Teachers . 10

Chapter 3 . Methodology . 12

Research Design 12

Data Collection 13

Statistical Treatment . 14

Analysis and Interpretation of Results . 15

References . 16

Abstract

The continuously declining quality of education has alerted the US government to pass laws and challenged educational institutions to implement effective strategies to improve the survivability of students in elementary , high school and college (Kafer , 2004 . Among these challenges is the eradication of gender bias in the teachers ' behavioral approaches which proved to have deterrent effects on students ' learning and development . This research proposal aims to find out if there are differences in the teaching practices of teachers to male and female students in terms of time , efforts and reinforcement provided . The study will be conducted in XXX School involving teachers in the elementary and high school levels for school year 2008-2009 purposively sampled to assure representation in all grade levels . The study will utilize quantitative research design and use survey method in the collection of data from the respondent teachers . The survey process will be a one-on-one interview with the respondents with the use of a three-part questionnaire containing pro of the respondents , 15 questions on teaching practices and an item for comments and suggestions . Statistical tools such as Chi Square , T-Test , F-Test and measures of central tendencies will be used to test the hypothesis . These will be analyzed and interpreted using descriptive method with will be provided with corresponding recommendations and conclusions

Relationship between Students ' Gender and Teaching Practices in XXX School

Chapter 1

The Problem

This chapter will present the background and rationale of the research how the research was conceptualized , the purpose of the study , the research problem , the questions and the hypothesis including the scope and significance of the study

Rationale

Among the major problems faced by the United States education system for the past decades is the growing decline in the quality of education Too many students are deficient in knowledge and skills to succeed in school and those left behind are left behind as adults . Added to this growing concern is the diminishing number of students surviving college What caused the trends has alerted various sectors including the government . Their theories redound to basic education that necessitated the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB ) which instituted nationwide programs that aimed to improve the performance of US elementary and secondary schools . The law also installed stricter requirements to teachers ' qualifications to assure better quality of graduates...