This pamphlet provides information to help teachers, students, parents, and the community at large to examine whether there is equal access to and opportunity in education for males and females in the Iowa schools. Recognition of the importance of gender equity in education is reflected in both state and federal law. This document describes the…

This module, intended for secondary school physical education teachers, identifies the four major components of a curriculum and the factors which must be considered in curriculum development. Examples of the factors which must be considered in curriculum development are given, and guidelines are offered for eliminating sex-role stereotyping and…

Guidelines are presented to aid secondary school physical education teachers in evaluating student performance in a way that avoids sex-role stereotyping and sex discrimination. Suggestions made for conducting testing in a bias-free setting include: (1) avoid sex-differentiated role tasks; (2) organize motor-performance testing procedures so that…

This guide, part of the Project BORN FREE training series for teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents, accompanies the videotape about sex-role aspects of school experience and increasing students' opportunities. The videotape format presents individuals from different occupations, age levels, and backgrounds talking about their lives,…

Eight activities are designed to help high school students learn about equal education and employment opportunities and expand their life roles. Introducing the unit are a knowledge quiz, which helps students analyze their attitudes about work, family, and sex stereotyping, and a work force quiz, which helps them increase their awareness of the…

In this module, the behavior of secondary school physical education teachers is examined in three areas: modeling, language, and class management and instruction. The objective of the module is to enable teachers to identify behaviors which perpetuate sex-role stereotyping and to select and use language which is not sex biased. Exercises accompany…

This module presents information on the provisions of Public Law 92 318 (Title IX) that affect the teaching of secondary school physical education. Title IX ensures equal educational opportunities for both sexes in any federally assisted educational program. It is designed to enable teachers to identify educational practices inconsistent with the…

To heighten student awareness about sex equity issues and to equip students with information for legal remedies are the goals of this curriculum guide. Each lesson in the unit contains objectives, materials, and procedures. The unit is divided into three sections, each with lessons appropriate for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade levels. Students…