The Gender Responsive and Inclusive TEVET Training Course comes against the background of the Gender Equality and Inclusion Analysis of the TEVET System for the Skills and Technical Education Programme (STEP) Malawi. The study revealed the existence of gender disparities in TEVET institutions in Malawi. The poor attitude of instructors, cultural and stereotypical traditional roles and instructors’ lack of pedagogical skills are of major concern. The study also revealed lack of knowledge of gender-responsive or inclusive education. This handbook is, therefore, a direct response to these findings of the study. The Gender Responsive and Inclusive TEVET Training Curriculum: Instructors’ Handbook is designed to help you understand gender concepts; appreciate the gender equality situation at present in Malawi and the role of TEVET in improving the gender situation in Malawi. Further, the handbook aims at equipping you with knowledge and skills in gender-responsive pedagogy which you will use to improve the quality of learning for men and women alike. It is expected that after going through the handbook, you will create classroom and school environments that accommodate men and women and provide them with conditions that promote equal opportunities for learning.
