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Human Diversity in Education Book Cover
Human Diversity in Education: An Integrative Approach, 4/e
Kenneth H. Cushner, Kent State University, Kent
Averil McClelland, Kent State University, Kent
Philip Safford, Case Western Reserve University
Developing a Collaborative Classroom: Gender and Sexual Orientation

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1

Briefly discuss four characteristics of a collaborative classroom. What do these characteristics have in common? Why are they successful in encouraging learning?
2

Discuss some new roles for adults and students in a collaborative classroom. How do these new roles enhance the learning environment?
3

Briefly explain the process through which individuals come to learn and understand their own gender role.
4

If it is the case that society's values are more encouraged (and rewarded) in the socialization of boys, it is also the case that boys pay a relatively high price for this encouragement and reward. Briefly discuss some of the elements of this "high price."
5

Briefly distinguish among the terms sex role stereotype, sex bias, and sex discrimination.








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