GENDER SENSITIVITY IN TEACHER EDUCATION

Gender sensitivity in teacher education is critical to creating equitable, inclusive classrooms and transforming societal gender norms. paper examines the concept of gender sensitivity within teacher education and its significance for promoting equitable, inclusive classrooms. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from gender studies and teacher education, the paper reviews literature on how teacher training programs prepare pre-service and in-service teachers to recognize and respond to gender-based bias, stereotypes, and structural inequalities. It discusses curriculum content, pedagogical strategies, institutional policies, and assessment practices that foster gender-responsive teaching. The paper concludes with recommendations for teacher education institutions, policymakers, and teacher educators to mainstream gender sensitivity across all levels of teacher preparation.