Lesson Plan for Module 1 Strategic-Operational Level Lesson 1: International and National Framework on Gender Perspective
Lesson title: International and national framework on gender perspective Audience (level): Students NATO Allies and partners’ national headquarters staff Time: 60 min (ADL 169) + 180 min lecture + 120 min case study
Lesson learning outcome 1. Use resolutions, directives and declarations that provide the framework for NATO’s implementation of gender perspective. 2. Use resolutions, directives and declarations that provide the framework for national implementation of gender perspective. 3. Use national armed forces framework for implementation of gender perspective. 4. Apply gender perspective in existing and future national policies, directives and procedures. 5. Examine implementation of national gender policies, directives and procedures.
Lesson scope This basic-level lesson is for all NATO Allies and partners’ national headquarters staff. It is designed to support strategic and operational level leadership in implementing international and national frameworks on gender perspective. This lesson will help all staff members to gain an understanding of NATO’s framework on gender perspective.
Strategy for execution/learning method:
Learning outcome and Assessment Strategy and Method Standards Assessment tool Type and timing of assessment Students will be able to apply Tests inside the ADL course Test at the end of each module Interactive Instruction terms and definitions related to (Improving Operational Discussion gender (sex vs. gender). Effectiveness by Integrating Brainstorming and/or think, pair, Gender Perspective) share
Ask questions and observe Continue by showing the class the slides ‘what comes to mind?’ (stereotypical roles of men and women in war and conflict). Ask class to explain
1 what they associate with Presentation ‘women, war and conflict’ and If time allows, you can show a ‘men, war and conflict’. videoclip of the documentary ‘Pray the Devil Back to Hell’ Show class the slides and inform them that we generally tend to stereotype the role of Presentation men and women in war and conflict.
Students will be able to name Ask questions and observe Introduce the definitions NATO’s key definitions on gender. integration of gender Interactive Instruction perspective, gender equality Discussion and conflict-related Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. Presentation Students will be able to explain Ask questions and observe Ask class ‘why is it problematic why gender is an important factor to talk about the population as in operations. a whole?’
Explain class that if we see the Presentation population as a whole, there is a risk to not take in consideration gender roles.
Explain class how gender Presentation perspective contributes to military tasks (these should be tailored to your branch/unit).
Give practical examples of how gender perspective improved operational effectiveness.
Students will be able to use Ask questions and observe Inform class about UNSCR Presentation
2 resolutions, directives and 1325. declarations that provide the framework for NATO’s Inform class about related Presentation implementation of gender resolutions on Women, Peace perspective. and Security.
Inform class about Bi-SC Presentation Directive 40-1 (REV 1).
Inform class about gender Presentation advisory structure within NATO. Presentation Inform class about key NATO summit declarations that were essential in the development of policy on gender. Presentation Inform class about NATO Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Presentation Inform class about NATO Education and Training Plan for Gender in Military Operations.
Students will be able to use Ask questions and observe Inform class about national Presentation resolutions, directives and framework for implementation declarations that provide the of gender perspective framework for national implementation of gender perspective
Students will be able to use Ask questions and observe Inform class about national Presentation national armed forces framework armed forces framework for
3 for implementation of gender implementation of gender perspective. perspective.
Students will be able to use the Provide checklist and if possible, Use checklist Presentation checklist provided at Appendix VII conduct case study Case study (if possible)
4 Lesson Schedule:
Time Topic Strategy Related outcome(s) Rel Content guidance Content Faculty Method ate Resources d Ass ess me nt(s ) 5 min Introduction, Presentation Students understand the Non Learning outcomes and Power Point Instructor motivation, aim of the lecture e agenda See slides 3-4 learning outcome
60 Introduction to ADL (*note Students recall key Ask Gender perspective is a Power Point Instructor min gender in this take 45- definitions on gender and clas force multiplier and See slides 5-20 military 60 minutes) explain how gender s to supports the outcome of the operations or improves operational tell operation and enhances Presentation effectiveness wha mission effect t they A sustainable peace is only ass possible with the equal ocia participation of women and te men in the peace process with ‘wo me n, war and conf lict’ and ‘me n,
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30 Introduction to Presentation Students should be able to Ask NATO and its partners are Power Point Instructor min NATO’s review NATO’s framework que committed to ensure See slides 21-32 framework on on gender perspective stio implementation of UNSCR gender ns 1325 and related perspective and resolutions obs erv Using a gender perspective e in the planning, execution, assessment and reporting of your activities will increase operational effectiveness 20 Introduction to Presentation Students should be able to Ask Nations and partners are Power Point Instructor min national review national framework que encouraged to continue See slides 33-35 framework on on gender perspective stio implementation of UNSCR gender ns 1325 and related National Action Plan perspective and resolutions (if applicable) obs erv Nations and partners are e urged to implement National Action Plans and national armed forces framework on UNSCR 1325 and related resolutions
20 Introduction to Presentation Students should be able to Ask Nations and partners are Power Point Instructor min national armed review national armed que encouraged to continue See slides 36-38 forces forces framework on stio implementation of UNSCR framework on gender perspective ns 1325 and related National armed forces gender and resolutions framework on gender
6 perspective obs perspective erv Nations and partners are e urged to implement National Action Plans and national armed forces framework on UNSCR 1325 and related resolutions
10 Introduction of Presentation Students should be able to Use Use the checklist to guide Power Point Instructor min checklist and case use the checklist che integration of gender See slide 39 study (*note ckli perspective this will st Appendix VII increase and time) pos sibl e cas e stud y 5 min Summary, Presentation Summary of learning Non Summary of learning Power Point Instructor conclusion and outcomes and opportunity e outcomes and an See slides 40-42 questions for the students to ask opportunity for the students questions to ask questions
7 OTHER NESSESSARY INFORMATION
Pre-Requisites for the instructor: Sufficient understanding and comprehension of English is required (international policy is mostly written in English), instructor must be able to comprehend national framework on gender perspective/national armed forces framework on gender perspective and should have sufficient knowledge of gender in military operations, preferably has undertaken the NATO accredited Gender Training of Trainers course
Equipment needed: Computer Projector Screen Checklist
Issues for Consideration: Always explain abbreviations and interact as much as possible with the students
Mandatory Preparation: The instructor must review the lesson plan, power point and content resources.
Supplemental to this Lesson Plan: Strategic/Operational Level Lecture 1: International and national framework on gender perspective ADL 169 Improving Operational Effectiveness by Integrating Gender Perspective
Other useful references: Gender Makes Sense: A Way to Improve Your Mission, Civil-Military Co-operation Centre of Excellence, 2013 Whose Security? Practical Examples of Gender Perspectives in Military Operations, Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations, 2015 For a complete list of National Action Plans: www.peacewomen.org
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