Gender-Responsive Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education (GRP4ECE) Toolkit

VVOB, Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) and public education partners in Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia have joined forces to develop a practical approach to gender-responsive pedagogy for early childhood education (GRP4ECE). The GRP4ECE toolkit empowers preschool teachers and school leaders to challenge gender stereotypes where they can do the most harm, but where they can also be challenged most effectively: the classroom. An environment free of stereotypes lays a firm foundation for young children to grow up freely exploring and developing their unique interests and talents.

The toolkit offers training materials, reflection activities, classroom observation tools, and practical exercises that help educators recognise and address gender biases from an early age. It provides step-by-step guidance for implementing GRP4ECE across teacher professional development systems, strengthening teachers’ capacity to foster play-based, participatory, and gender-equitable learning for all children.