Gender, Curriculum, and Assessment Issues to 16+.

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Title: Gender, Curriculum, and Assessment Issues to 16+.
Language: English
Authors: Burrage, Hilary
Source: Gender and Education. 1991 3(1):31-43.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 1991
Document Type: Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Adolescents, British National Curriculum, Career Choice, Curriculum, Foreign Countries, Occupational Aspiration, Sex Differences, Testing, Vocational Education
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (England), United Kingdom (Wales)
Abstract: Discusses the issue of gender in relation to England's National Curriculum and associated assessment and testing. The new curriculum is technology based and vocationally oriented. Foresees difficulties in providing gender-equal education unless more attention is given to the differing interests and goals of boys and girls. (DM)
Entry Date: 1991
Accession Number: EJ427933
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Discusses the issue of gender in relation to England's National Curriculum and associated assessment and testing. The new curriculum is technology based and vocationally oriented. Foresees difficulties in providing gender-equal education unless more attention is given to the differing interests and goals of boys and girls. (DM)