due to this girls adopt role models as they see women in high level positions which can increase their aspirations
GCSES- the introduction of coursework
girls achievement skyrocketed when coursework was introduced.
time mangement, discipline and organisation are required for coursework. girls are socialised to organise and plan their work until it is perfect
teacher attention
teachers focus more on girls in class as they believe that girls are more likely to achieve so girls recieve more help and encouragement.
girls have a halo effect, they cannot do any wrong
teacher attention
girls are more likely to be labelled positively.Becker states that girls are closer to the ideal pupil. girls internalise this label (stage 1) and a self fullinf prohecy can occur as the female student adopts the label. this may lead to setting and streaming where girls are put in higher sets and are more likely to adopt pro school subcultures
challenging sterotypes in the curriculum
WISE - woment in science and engineering
GIST - girls in science and tech
more money was funded for this organisations to break sterotypes
selections and league tables
marketisation polices have created more competitive climates where schools see girls as more desirable as they achieve better results. - cream skimming. boys are shilt shifted
