Designing education with care: promoting gender-oriented learning spaces for growth and pedagogical development

Abstract

To transform classrooms into spaces of freedom, where teachers can foster the development of pluralistic knowledge and intergender relationships grounded in respect, equality, and non-discrimination, it is essential to carefully design educational pathways that encourage the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and personal experiences. Within these spaces, every individual—girl, boy, adolescent—can learn to engage with others, construct a non-stereotypical worldview, and build relationships that support democratic coexistence. In this context, educational design emerges as a privileged pedagogical tool for creating gender-oriented teaching and learning environments, where all students can become aware of the constraints imposed by patriarchy and appreciate the value of an open, equal, and inclusive culture.