Designing gender-sensitive teaching starting from teacher training

Abstract

In a school system geared towards equity and inclusion, initial teacher training is crucial for building a pedagogical culture capable of valuing difference and combating gender stereotypes. This exploratory study, conducted in the Specialisation Courses on Support at the University of Foggia, investigated the attitudes and behaviours of trainee and serving teachers towards sexual orientation and diversity using the ATLG and HCAT scales. The results show general openness, but also latent stereotypes and a lack of awareness of discriminatory language, indicating the need for gender education based on gender content.