Teaching the Male Brain: How Boys Think, Feel, and Learn in School, 2nd Edition, Apr/2015
| Author(s) | Abigail Norfleet James |
| ISBN10 | 1483371409 |
| ISBN13 | 9781483371405 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 352 |
| Year Publish | 2015 April |
Synopsis
Unlock the potential of every boy!
No, you’re not imagining it: boys really do learn differently from girls. When you discover how to reach them, you can help them succeed beyond anyone’s expectations—even their own. Updated with the latest research in neuroscience and developmental psychology, this bestselling guide translates theory into tested and refined strategies that are practical and ready to be put to work immediately. Features include
- A discussion of cognitive gender differences and how they relate to learning
- An analysis of the benefits and challenges of single-sex classrooms
- Tried and true techniques for differentiating learning in co-ed classroom
- Cutting-edge strategies for reaching boys with ADHD, learning disabilities, social and emotional differences, and more
- Detailed case studies and real-life dilemmas
The boys in your class are counting on you. Keep them in the game and lead them to success with this must-have resource.
“This book is a practical resource for the classroom teacher. It provides teachers with a plethora of engaging and promising practices and tools to motivate and encourage students to perform at or above their potentiality level.”
—Shelia Gorham, Principal
Allen Middle School, Greensboro, NC
“Teaching the Male Brain, Second Edition is a holistic tool for educators, parents, and individuals committed to effectively understand, teach, support, and guide the development of young men in their care. Dr. James provides a clear lens into the intricate details of the thoughts and actions of the boys in our lives.”
—Nakia Douglas, Principal
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Dallas, TX
About The Author:
Abigail Norfleet James taught for many years in single-sex schools and consults on the subject of gendered teaching to school systems, colleges, and universities. Her area of expertise is developmental and educational psychology as applied to the gendered classroom. Prior to obtaining her doctorate from the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education, she taught general science, biology, and psychology in both boys’ and girls’ schools.
Her previous publications include reports of research comparing the educational attitudes of male graduates of coed schools and single-sex schools, research describing the effects of gendered basic skills instruction, and a report of academic achievement of students in single gender programs. In addition, she has written on differentiated instruction at the elementary school level. She has presented workshops and papers at many educational conferences and works with teachers and parent groups in interpreting the world of gendered education.
Her professional affiliations include the American Educational Research Association, the American Psychological Association, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color, the Gender and Education Association, the International Boys’ Schools Coalition, and the National Association for Single-Sex Public Education (Advisory Board Member).
