Binding: Paperback
Description: " Boys 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 authors discussion and analysisis measured and nuanced and supported by an in - depth understandingof the wealth of theory and research around gender and achievement. It provides a welcome and weighty contribution to an evercontroversial debate." Becky Francis London Metropolitan University In this important book the authors evaluate different approaches and advocate practical evidence - based strategies which have the potential to promote boys as well as girls achievements. The approaches are discussed within the context of inclusivity acknowledging the diverse needs and interests of different boys and the invisibility and continuing disadvantage of some girls. The book begins and ends with reflections from students of their own school experiences and makes practical recommendations for the future. This book draws upon empirical research and work initiated as part of the Df ES project on Raising Boys Achievement. It brings together theoretical and practical issues and reflects upon the construction of the debate about boys apparent under - achievement from the perspectives of girls as well as boys. The authors critically explore notions of under - achievement and value added and consider how useful the concept of the gender gap is in advancing the debates. Raising Boys Achievement in Secondary Schools is key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate Education students PGCE students headteachers senior managers within schools and local education authorities and policy makers.
Title: Raising Boys Achievement In Secondary Schools
Author(s): Mclellan Ros
Publisher: Open University Press
Barcode: 9780335216086
Pages: 192 Pages
Publication Date: 11/1/2005
Category: Secondary Schools