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Markstrom, Ann-Marie; Simonsson, Maria – International Journal of Early Childhood, 2011
The article investigates the discursive constructions of preschool girls and points to how girls are positioned, assessed and constructed by adults in parent-teacher conferences in Swedish preschools. Using transcripts of audio-taped episodes from parent-teacher conferences, the analysis reveals that gender is an important aspect of the adults'…
Descriptors: Sex Stereotypes, Females, Parent Teacher Conferences, Parents
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Markstrom, Ann-Marie – Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 2009
This article explores the construction of parent-teacher conferences in the Swedish preschool and focuses on processes that construct and maintain these meetings. The analysis draws upon an ethnographic study in two preschools and the empirical material consists of 11 audiotaped parent-teacher conferences and observations of everyday activities…
Descriptors: Parent Teacher Conferences, Ethnography, Parent School Relationship, Preschool Education