Honors Projects
Abstract
The focus of this document is to provide professionals in the field of education an overview of gender development in early childhood education and how to teach students about gender in early childhood settings. The current research on gender development supports the notion that gender is socially constructed from birth, but not directly linked to biological sex. Next, a list of high-quality children’s literature is included; the literature addresses concepts surrounding gender development, identity, and expression in developmentally-appropriate ways. Lastly, several of the children’s books are utilized in sample lesson plans and materials for educators to use as they teach gender in early childhood settings.
Department
Early Childhood
Major
Early Childhood Education – Inclusive
First Advisor
Mariana Mereoiu
First Advisor Department
Education
Second Advisor
Kathryn Deeds
Second Advisor Department
Special Education
Publication Date
Spring 5-11-2019
Repository Citation
Hodson, Sarah, "Teaching Gender in Early Childhood Education: A Non-Binary Approach" (2019). Honors Projects. 472.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/472