Begin by opening your learning journal for this activity.

Completing the module: Look back through the activities and tasks to check that you have done them all and to change any that you think you can improve now that you have come to the end of the module.
Q25: Identify three reasons why the study of gender and sustainable development should be an important part of every person's education.

Q26: Identify (i) a subject or syllabus, (ii) a grade level, and (iii) a syllabus topic where the topic of gender and sustainable futures may be taught.

Q27: Identify the name of a woman, women's group or project that could be used as a case study to illustrate these topics. This could be a case study from this module or one that you know about from your own community or country.

Q28: Explore the following gender issues in your school:

Are the experiences and contributions of girls and women included in text books used in your school? Are many textbooks written by women?
Are both boys and girls encouraged to enrol in the same types of classes (social studies, mathematics, science, sports, etc.) in your school? Does the school maintain records of enrolment patterns by gender for each subject area and course?
Does the rate of participation in programmes for gifted and talented students reflect the gender balance of the school?
Do the rates of participation in advanced mathematics and science courses reflect the gender balance of the school?
Do boys and girls participate equally in classroom discussions?
Do boys and girls participate equally in hands-on activities in settings such as science laboratories and computer classes?
Do girls get into trouble for the same reasons as boys? (For example, are loud voices, speaking out of turn, tardiness, and failure to complete assignments on time, treated uniformly?)
What proportion of student leadership positions in the school are held by boys and girls?
Do student clubs, organisations and extra curricular activities seem to attract boys and girls equally? If not, which activities attract boys and which girls? Why?
Is there gender equity in your school's sports program? Is the attendance at girls' events and boys' events comparable?
Do teachers, counsellors, and administrators receive training in gender fairness?
Are there policies for reporting and responding to complaints of sexual harassment and sex discrimination?