Description
Book Synopsis"Boysâ achievement has attracted great attention in recent years in many countries. This comprehensive book based on sound research in schools provides practical insights into how the achievement of boysand girls can be raised. It reminds us that it is not all boys or no girlswho underachieve. It demonstrates the respective roles of teaching andlearning, school culture and social factors. No easy answers butexcellent ideas backed by evidence from authoritative, thoroughresearchers with a firm basis in schools."
Judy Sebba, Professor of Education, University of Sussex
"Teachers will find this book invaluable. It is based on quality researchwhich actually evaluates the impact of the various strategies suggestedfor raising boys' achievement. What is more, in contrast to many of themore 'quick-fix' works in this field, the authorsâ discussion and analysisis measured and nuanced, and supported by an in-depth understandingof the wealth of theory and research around gender a
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1:Boys and girls talking
CHAPTER 2:National and international dimensions: context and causes
CHAPTER 3:The conundrum of the gender gap
CHAPTER 4:What about the girls?
CHAPTER 5:Raising boys’ achievements within an inclusive context
CHAPTER 6: The context of the classroom: pedagogies and teaching-learning styles
CHAPTER 7:The context of the individual: target-setting and mentoring
CHAPTER 8:Organisational contexts: equal opportunities in the single sex classroom
CHAPTER 9:The Socio Cultural Key
CHAPTER 10:Gender and Achievement in Special Schools
CHAPTER 11:Policy Directions within an inclusive context
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