first response-week 2

Ashley- During my student teaching and experiences in the classroom I have noticed the same thing. I think that it is interesting how we do use male generic language when speaking to the entire class. I think it is important to realize that we grew up hearing that type of language so we then use it ourselves. If we put in a conscience effort as teachers maybe students will then grow up to use more gender appropriate terminology. Many times I think about the subtle messages we send out to kids. For example, certain posters for teachers depict male and female stereotypes of boys playing basketball and girls reading. That is sending the wrong message to young students and I believe we need to pay more attention to the subtle things we say and do around them.