| Category |
(3) behaviour management (4) bullying and harassment and (8) developing positive and productive learning environments. |
| Title |
(17) Making Things Work for Boys in Schools |
| Author |
Swan Education District |
| Details |
2000, Education Department of Western Australia, Western Australia |
| Description |
A discussion paper prepared by the Swan Education District (WA) that seeks to stimulate debate in the area of boy’s education and to present an outline of current research and teaching concepts relevant to boys’ education. The booklet gives useful information on getting started and has examples of actions other schools have taken. |
| Target market |
Primary teachers, secondary teachers |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
The purpose is to increase awareness in the area of boys’ education. It seeks to encourage schools and teachers to examine gender policy at the school level and to assist schools to implement more effective gender programs. |
| Possible Applications |
A useful professional development resource on the topic of boys education because it explores current research and many innovative teaching concepts relevant to boys in schools. |
| Additional information |
Provides a very useful list of references which include books, videos, websites and educational materials which are designed to deal with boys’ issues as well as giving details on how to obtain them. |
| Key Words |
Professional development. Gender – school policy |