Making it Better for Boys in Schools, Families and Communities
Autor Ali McClureen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 mai 2008
This book is essential reading for teachers and all those working with children and teenagers. It helps in understanding why boys may behave as they do and why more boys have special needs, and offers practical suggestions and solutions for achieving positive outcomes for boys. For undergraduate and postgraduate Education students, PGCE students, headteachers, senior managers within schools and local education authorities, and policy makers.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781855394353
ISBN-10: 1855394359
Pagini: 176
Ilustrații: 15
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Network Continuum Education
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1855394359
Pagini: 176
Ilustrații: 15
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Network Continuum Education
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Caracteristici
The underachievement of boys is a perennial problem and this book offers fresh insights and perspectives to empower all educators with an array of strategies to 'make things better for boys.'
Cuprins
Introduction: Making it Better for Boys
SECTION 1: MOULDING TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MEN
Chapter 1: Equipped to be Men
Chapter 2: Believe in Boys- Schools, Families and Communities come together
Chapter 3: Big Issues for Boys
Chapter 4: Media and Labelling- the power of stereotypes
Chapter 5: Boys will be Boys!-making it better
SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING BOYS
Chapter 6: Testosterone Triggers
Chapter 7: Brain Wiring
Chapter 8: Knowing what boys need-Physical development, respect and responsibility
Chapter 9: Who do boys need?
Chapter 10: Caring Contact and Communication
SECTION 3 MAN AS HUNTER TO MAN AS MENTOR IN SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Chapter 11: Respect, Understanding and Relationships
Chapter 12: The Way to a Man's Heart- food as the key to the future
Conclusion: A Brighter Future for Boys - Changing Lives
SECTION 1: MOULDING TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MEN
Chapter 1: Equipped to be Men
Chapter 2: Believe in Boys- Schools, Families and Communities come together
Chapter 3: Big Issues for Boys
Chapter 4: Media and Labelling- the power of stereotypes
Chapter 5: Boys will be Boys!-making it better
SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING BOYS
Chapter 6: Testosterone Triggers
Chapter 7: Brain Wiring
Chapter 8: Knowing what boys need-Physical development, respect and responsibility
Chapter 9: Who do boys need?
Chapter 10: Caring Contact and Communication
SECTION 3 MAN AS HUNTER TO MAN AS MENTOR IN SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Chapter 11: Respect, Understanding and Relationships
Chapter 12: The Way to a Man's Heart- food as the key to the future
Conclusion: A Brighter Future for Boys - Changing Lives
Recenzii
Mention -Book News, November 2008
"Making it Better for Boys looks to offer a thorough understanding of what makes boys tick. Each chapter offers regular "points for action" throughout, offering the reader simple practical steps to take." SecEd
"McClure's mission is thus to help parents and educators achieve a better understanding of boys' unique qualities and empower adults.Ultimately, what Making it Better for Boys offers, is good advice for parents." Education Review, 1 November 2008
"Making it Better for Boys looks to offer a thorough understanding of what makes boys tick. Each chapter offers regular "points for action" throughout, offering the reader simple practical steps to take." SecEd
"McClure's mission is thus to help parents and educators achieve a better understanding of boys' unique qualities and empower adults.Ultimately, what Making it Better for Boys offers, is good advice for parents." Education Review, 1 November 2008