University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

EDUC-5145 (3) Gender, Literacy, and the K-12 Classroom

Explores and critiques various conceptions of gender within popular and scholarly publications that have influenced how gender and sexual diversity is approached in classrooms. Builds a theoretical stance toward gender and sexual diversity that supports equity, engagement and achievement for all children and youth. Discusses teaching strategies that thoughtfully take into account gender identities and equity.