The Development Of A Gender-Sensitivity Teaching Test
Volume 3 - Issue 6, June 2019 Edition
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Author(s)
Jeromil O. Enoc, Ray Ferdinand M. Gagani
Keywords
gender-sensitive teaching, gender sensitivity teaching instrument, factor analysis
Abstract
The role and importance of teachers in achieving a gender-sensitive school environment are indispensable. That is why gender sensitivity training and awareness campaigns have been rigorously conducted especially among teacher education institutions. However, the lack of a useful tool that would measure gender-sensitive instruction among teachers has become a problem. Hence, this study aims to develop an instrument that would assess gender sensitivity in teaching. Constructs and indicators of gender-sensitive education were developed by a group of focal persons in gender, utilizing reviews from current literature and research, thus producing ninety-six signs of gender-sensitive teaching. After peer and expert content validation, the indicators were trimmed down to eighteen. Then the instrument was pilot-tested for factor analysis contributing three factors and field-tested for internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha. The final form of the tool was then developed after passing these tests.
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