As Europe steps into a new phase of leadership, we at ISSA urge the European Union to seize the unique opportunity and meet its obligations to place children, especially the youngest and the…
About ISSA
ISSA is a leading international learning community and dynamic member association, powered by Europe’s and Central Asia’s foremost early childhood experts. Our shared, unwavering goal is to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. With a steadfast commitment to advancing early childhood development based on principles of inclusivity and equity, we champion holistic and integrated systems, policies, and high-quality services for all young children.
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We amplify the voices of professionals and experts in the early childhood field. By leveraging the strengths of our growing network we make substantial contributions in our region and beyond.
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We boos the know-how of our network. Our Knowledge Hub showcases resources and noteworthy practices featuring the experience and expertise of our Members and partners.
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We serve our Members in a myriad of ways. Through creating connections, learning opportunities, and joint actions we mobilize the network to enrich the early childhood field.
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BE KINDER: unravelling paths to address gender stereotypes in education and early childhood
This book brings together some of the KINDER project’s key contributions to the construction of a transformative and gender-sensitive education. It offers a set of common learning experiences developed by the KINDER international partners, which must be shared as a starting point for policies and programmes aiming at integrating gender issues at an early age at national and European level.
The chapter, Positive gender socialisation at home and school for transformative change, was authored by the ISSA Secretariat's Progam Director, Dr. Mihaela Ionescu, and Junior Program Manager, Ayça Alaylı. It emphasizes the importance of positive gender socialization (PGS) beginning from early years for each child to develop holistically and reach their unique potential. The main aim of the chapter is to provide a deeper understanding on gender transformative approaches and the pathways of applying gender transformative methodolologies in parenting and education, to promote PGS. The chapter examines the concepts, but also provides practical recommendations for parents and practitioners.
