Guide to Promoting Inclusion of Men and Women in Technical Education

This guide provides tools and strategies for teachers and school leaders in Ecuador’s technical upper secondary education to promote gender inclusion and equality within classrooms and school communities. Developed under VVOB’s Programa de Educación y Formación Técnica y Profesional, it aims to ensure that both male and female students can access and benefit equally from technical and vocational education and training opportunities.

The publication offers a conceptual framework on gender equity and inclusion in education, along with participatory activities, classroom strategies, and self-assessment tools to help educators identify and challenge gender biases. It also outlines ways to adapt institutional management, teaching practices, and communication to encourage female participation in non-traditional fields and male engagement in social or care-related professions. Through practical examples and reflection exercises, the guide supports schools in building equitable, inclusive, and respectful learning environments.