I.
History

Founded in August 2000, the Graduate Institute of Gender Education (GIGE) is the first academic institution in Asia to provide training in gender equity education to professional educators and equity advocates. GIGE conducts in-service training sessions, provides gender studies resources, and arranges opportunities for academic exchange. We are committed to teaching and developing research methods and practices that equip students with the skills to examine gender equity from both global and local perspectives.

In August 2011, after many years of thorough preparation, GIGE welcomed our first class of PhD students. An interdisciplinary program, the GIGE PhD program in Gender Studies Education serves a crucial role in the cultivation of gender education researchers and promotion of gender mainstreaming in higher education.

II. Objectives

Provide students with the skills to conduct professional analyses of gender issues.
Advance gender education through integrating gender studies resources and training educators and advocates.
Equip students to examine gender education theories and practices from both global and local perspectives.

III.
Curriculum

Our curriculum integrates epistemology and methodology to foster critical scholarship in both qualitative and quantitative research.

Master’s Program

1. Required Courses

2. Elective Courses (Categories)

a. Studies in Gender Education
b. Studies in Feminist Theories
c. Seminar in Gender Education

a. Core Curriculum

b. Curriculum, Teaching, and Guidance
c. Society, Culture, and Action

PhD Program

1. Required Courses

2. Elective Courses (Categories)

a. Methodology of Gender Studies
b. Topics in Feminist Theory and Practices
c. Topics in Gender Education

a. Gender Theories and Methods
b. Gender, Curriculum, and Teaching
c. Gender and Policy
d. Interdisciplinary Studies on Gender Issues
e. Gender, Counseling, Guidance

IV. Proficiency

1. Gender Education Qualifications

a. Integrate gender studies topics into general curriculum.
b. Engage in gender education activities aimed at improving gender awareness among students at all levels.

3. Critical Thinking and Advocacy

a. Articulate critical thinking skills through social action.

2. Research Qualifications

a. Demonstrate basic knowledge of feminist theory, methodology, and epistemology.
b. Conduct analyses and academic research based on current trends and practices in gender studies.

4. Empathy

a. Develop empathy skills through program coursework.

V.
Future Directions

Through instruction, research, and community service, the Graduate Institute in Gender Education aims to:

1. Engage in academic research on gender education.
2. Research and develop curriculum and pedagogy for gender equity education
3. Train professionals in gender equity education.
4. Cultivate educational environments free of gender-based discrimination.
5. Advocate for gender equity policies and promote international academic exchange.