In episode 197, Dan and Michael chat with Alyssa Whitford about her article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Understanding and addressing gender stereotypes with elementary children: The promise of an integrated approach.”

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Books, Articles and Other Amazing Resources

1. Whitford, A. (2022). Understanding and addressing gender stereotypes with elementary children: The promise of an integrated approach. Theory & Research in Social Education, 1-32.
2. Books mentioned on the show included: Sparkle Boy by Leslie Newman, Morris Micklewaite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino, and I Love My Purse by Belle DeMont

Biography

Alyssa Whitford is a former elementary teacher and current assistant professor of literacy and social studies education at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Her research interests include the integration of social studies and literacy to teach social issues such as gender with elementary children. She is also interested in student perceptions of the social world and how they are impacted by society and education.