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1. Buaya Elementary School
One-Day Training Matrix on Gender and Development (GAD)
Participants: Teachers
and Admin Staff
Date: [Specify
Date]
Venue: [Specify
Venue]
Time Topic/Session Learning Objectives Activities Materials/Resources NeededFacilitator
8:00
- 8:30
AM
Registration
& Opening
-
Register participants
-
Set training expectations
Registration,
Welcome
remarks
Registration
forms, name tags
School
Admin
8:30
- 9:15
AM
Overview
of Gender and Development
(GAD)
-
Define GAD
-
Understand its importance in school environment
Interactive
lecture with
Q&A
PowerPoint
slides, projector,
handouts
GAD
Focal Person
9:15
-
10:15
AM
Legal
Frameworks on Gender and
Development
-
Understand key laws (RA 9710 - Magna Carta of Women,
RA
9262 - Anti-Violence Against Women and Children,
others)
-
Know their relevance to school context
Interactive
lecture, case
examples,
Q&A
Copies
of laws (handouts),
projector,
slides
Legal
Expert /
GAD
Officer
10:15
-
10:30
AM
Break -
Refresh and networking
Tea/coffee
break
Snacks,
refreshments
-
10:30
-
11:30
AM
Integrating
GAD in Curriculum &
Lesson
Planning
-
Learn how to incorporate gender perspectives in lesson
plans
-
Explore sample activities and strategies
Interactive
lecture with
examples
and group Q&A
Sample
lesson plans, curriculum
guides,
projector
Curriculum

Specialist
11:30
-
12:00
PM
Group
Discussion: Challenges & Best
Practices
in GAD Implementation
-
Share experiences and identify obstacles in GAD
integration
Facilitated
discussion
Flipcharts,
markers
Curriculum

Specialist
12:00
-
1:00
PM
Lunch
Break
-
Rest and informal interaction
Lunch - -
1:00
- 2:00
PM
Developing
a Gender-Responsive
Action
Plan
-
Draft actionable steps to promote gender equality in school
Guided
workshop with
template
forms
Action
plan templates, pens,
flipcharts
GAD
Team /
School
Admin
2:00
- 2:45
PM
Monitoring
and Evaluation of GAD
Initiatives
-
Learn basic M&E concepts
-
Discuss how to track progress effectively
Interactive
lecture, Q&A
M&E
guidelines handouts,
projector
M&E
Specialist
2:45
- 3:00
PM
Break -
Refresh
Snack
break
Snacks -
3:00
- 3:45
PM
Addressing
Gender-Based Issues in
School
-
Recognize gender-based violence and other issues
-
Know referral and support mechanisms
Interactive
lecture, scenario
discussions
Case
study handouts, projector
Social
Worker /
Counselor
3:45
- 4:15
PM
Feedback,
Open Forum & Closing
-
Collect participant feedback
-
Summarize key takeaways
Open
forum, evaluation
forms
Feedback
forms
Training
Lead

2. Handout: Legal Frameworks on Gender and Development (GAD) for Schools
Key Philippine Laws Supporting Gender Equality and Protection:
1.Republic Act 9710 — Magna Carta of Women
oEnsures
women’s rights and eliminates discrimination
oSchools
must promote gender equality in policies and programs
2.Republic Act 9262 — Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act
oProtects
against domestic violence and abuse
oSchools
should provide safe spaces and support for victims
3.Republic Act 10908 — Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
oPenalizes
sexual harassment in workplaces, including schools
oTeachers
and staff must maintain respectful, harassment-free environment
4.Republic Act 11166 — HIV and AIDS Policy Act
oEnsures
access to education and services without discrimination
oPromotes
awareness and gender-sensitive health education
5.Republic Act 7877 — Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
oProtects
students and staff from sexual harassment in educational institutions
Role of Schools:
Enforce
anti-discrimination policies
Promote
gender-sensitive curriculum and environment
Provide
training and support for teachers and staff
Establish
referral systems for GBV victims
Buaya Elementary School
Gender-Responsive Action Plan Template
Objective Activities/Strategies Responsible Person(s)Timeline Resources Needed Indicators of Success
Example:
Promote gender-sensitive
lessons
Conduct
training on gender-responsive
teaching
GAD
Focal Person, Teachers
Within
3
months
Training
materials, venue
Number
of teachers trained
Review
and revise lesson plans
Curriculum
Specialist,
Within
6
Curriculum
guides, sample
Revised
lesson plans integrating

3. Objective Activities/Strategies Responsible Person(s)Timeline Resources Needed Indicators of Success
Teachers months plans GAD
Buaya Elementary School
Gender-Responsive Action Plan Template
Objective Activities/Strategies Responsible Person(s)Timeline Resources Needed Indicators of Success
Promote
gender-sensitive lessons
Conduct
training workshop on gender-
responsive
teaching
GAD
Focal Person,
Teachers
Within
1
month
Training
materials, venue
At
least 90% of teachers trained
Review
and revise existing lesson plans to
include
GAD
Curriculum
Specialist,
Teachers
Within
3
months
Curriculum
guides, sample
lesson
plans
Revised
lesson plans approved by
school
head
Establish
safe and supportive school
environment
Implement
anti-sexual harassment policy
awareness
sessions
Admin
Staff, Social Worker
Within
2
months
Policy
documents, posters
Increased
awareness measured
through
survey
Set
up confidential reporting and counseling
mechanism
School
Counselor, Admin
Staff
Within
3
months
Referral
forms, counseling
space
Number
of cases reported and
resolved
Strengthen
community engagement on
GAD
issues
Organize
parent-teacher seminars on gender
sensitivity
GAD
Team, PTA
Representatives
Within
4
months
Seminar
materials, venue
Number
of parents attending
seminars
Buaya Elementary School
GAD Curriculum Integration Guide

4. Purpose:
To
help teachers integrate gender sensitivity and equality into their teaching methods and lesson plans across all subjects.
Tips for Integrating GAD in the Curriculum:
1.Use Gender-Fair Language
oAvoid
gender-biased terms (e.g., use “students” instead of “boys and girls”)
oInclude
examples and stories featuring diverse gender roles
2.Challenge Stereotypes
oUse
materials that show men and women in varied roles (e.g., female scientists, male nurses)
oDiscuss
stereotypes openly and encourage critical thinking
3.Promote Equal Participation
oDesign
activities that encourage participation from all students regardless of gender
oMonitor
classroom dynamics to avoid dominance by any group
4.Include Gender-Related Themes
oIntegrate
topics like respect, rights, and responsibilities in social studies or values education
oUse
literature or history lessons to highlight contributions of women and marginalized genders
5.Use Inclusive Teaching Materials
oSelect
textbooks and resources that depict diverse family structures and roles
oSupplement
materials with updated articles, videos, or stories promoting gender equality
Sample GAD Integration in Lesson Plans:
Subject Topic GAD Integration Example Activity Suggestion
English Storytelling Use
stories featuring strong female protagonists and diverse characters
Group
reading and discussion on character roles
Science Careers
in Science
Highlight
both men and women scientists
Research
and presentation on scientists of different genders
Social
Studies
Community
Roles
Discuss
traditional and changing gender roles in the community
Class
debate on gender roles in society
Values
Education
Respect
and Equality
Teach
respect for all genders and human rights
Role-playing
scenarios on respect and bullying
Sample Lesson Plan Template with GAD Integration

5. Lesson Plan Component Details
Grade Level: [Specify
grade]
Subject: [Specify
subject]
Topic: [Specify
topic]
Duration: [Specify
time]
Learning Objectives:-
Include at least one objective related to gender sensitivity or equality (e.g., “Identify gender stereotypes in stories”)
Materials: [List
materials, including any gender-sensitive resources]
Lesson Procedure:
Introduction:
-
Engage students with a question or story challenging gender stereotypes
Presentation:
-
Teach content incorporating diverse examples
Activity:
-
Group work or role-playing to explore gender roles
Discussion:
-
Facilitate reflection on gender equality concepts
Closure:
-
Summarize key points, reinforce respect and equality
Assessment: -
Use quizzes, presentations, or reflective writing including gender-related questions
Teacher’s Notes: -
Reminders to use inclusive language and encourage equal participation
Example for Grade 4 English Lesson:
Lesson Plan Component Details
Grade Level: Grade
4
Subject: English
Topic: Storytelling:
Strong Female Characters
Duration: 1
hour
Learning Objectives:
-
Identify key traits of characters regardless of gender
-
Discuss gender stereotypes in stories
Materials: Storybooks
featuring female protagonists, worksheets
Lesson Procedure: Introduction:
-
Ask students to name heroes in stories and list if they are boys or girls
Presentation:
-
Read a story with a female lead
Activity:
-
Group discussion on what makes the character strong

6. Lesson Plan Component Details
Discussion:
-
Talk about stereotypes and encourage open sharing
Closure:
-
Summarize the importance of diversity in stories
Assessment: Worksheet
completion and group sharing
Teacher’s Notes: Use
inclusive language, ensure everyone participates