Gender Sensitive Pedagogical Practices of Faculty Members in the University of Eastern Philippines

Abstract

Gender sensitivity and literacy are by-words in today’s society. The classroom as a miniature society is a very apt place where gender sensitivity must flourish. The study found out the level of knowledge on gender concepts, found out the level of their gender sensitivity, determine their gender sensitive pedagogical practices in terms of delivery of the subject matter, organization of the learning experience, design of didactic strategies, and selection of the learning evaluation. The study also found out the significant relationship between the variables. Utilizing the descriptive correlational research design, the study administered a four-part survey questionnaire which asked for the profile of the respondents, along with items which looked into the knowledge of gender concepts, the level of gender sensitivity, and the extent of pedagogical practices. The study covered 82 faculty members of the University of Eastern Philippines system. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, means, and multiple regression analysis.