Teaching the male brain : how boys think, feel, and learn in school / Abigail Norfleet James.
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TextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2007.Description: xvii, 285 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN: - 1412936624 (cloth)
- 1412936632 (pbk.)
- 9781412936620 (cloth)
- 9781412936637 (pbk.)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
′This book is well written, well organized, includes legitimate scientific references, and is full of practical suggestions′ - David Sousa, Educational Consultant, Author, How the Brain Learns, Third Edition
Differentiate your teaching style to address learning differences between girls and boys in the classroom!
As a classroom teacher, you might know that boys learn differently from girls. Now, this practical guide to teaching boys combines classic with cutting-edge research to show you why boys learn differently and, more importantly, how you can differentiate teaching strategies to help boys succeed in the classroom.
The author′s qualitative and quantitative research shows the cognitive, sensory, physical, social, and emotional differences between genders. James draws from years of classroom experience to offer strategies that have been tested, refined, and used successfully in the field. This easy-to-use handbook provides helpful examples, case studies, and troubleshooting sections illustrating how to handle the concerns that can arise when teaching boys.
Teaching the Male Brain shows you how to:
o Recognize sociological and neurobiological foundations of cognitive gender differences as they relate to education
o Look critically at curricula and teaching practices, evaluate how well they work with boys, and uncover areas where changes can be made
o Develop educational approaches based on research and classroom practice to provide a climate responsive to the learning differences of both boys and girls
Learn to use this brain-based research to provide appropriate and positive learning experiences for the students in your classroom!
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-280) and index.
Sex and gender differences in the classroom. Brain basics ; Sensory differences ; Physical differences ; Cognitive differences -- Societal and biological influences. ADHD and learning disabilities ; Social and emotional differences ; Students with other risks -- Strategies and resources for teaching the male brain. Classroom management strategies ; Content-specific suggestions ; Effective teaching ; Resources and other helps.
This guide to teaching boys combines classic and cutting-edge research to show you why males learn differently and, more important, how you can differentiate teaching strategies to help them succeed in the classroom. The author's qualitative and quantitative research presents the cognitive, sensory, physical, social, and emotional differences between genders. James draws from years of classroom experience to offer strategies that have been tested, refined, and used successfully in the field. This easy-to-use handbook provides helpful examples, case studies, and troubleshooting sections illustrating how to handle the concerns that can arise when teaching boys.