Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Gender and careers

Children learn about stereotypes in the workplace and that these should not limit people’s career aspirations.

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Learning objectives

  • To understand that stereotypes exist in the workplace but these should not limit people’s career aspirations

Statutory guidance

  • Nothing relevant to this lesson

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Before the lesson

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could use the Activity: Writing frame provided.

Pupils working at greater depth: Can be challenged to provide more comprehensive responses as to why stereotypes might exist for some jobs and how these stereotypes can be challenged. 

Wrapping up

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Vocabulary

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