| Category |
(1) approaches to literacy/literature teaching (5) gender perspective on curriculum |
| Title |
(18) Boys and Literacy Learning: Changing Perspectives |
| Author |
Alloway, Nola and Gilbert Pam |
| Details |
Melbourne : AFCA, 2002
ISBN 1 87589060 2 |
| Description |
As detailed on the AATE web site, this book deals with the debate that has arisen in relation to the perceived decline in boys’ literacy standards. The authors challenge theories of literacy learning that over-simplify the statistics into stereotypes about boys and girls. By adopting a socially-critical approach to the ways that boys learn to become literate, this booklet shows how boys can be encouraged in their literacy learning from the earlier years. |
| Target market |
primary teachers, secondary teachers |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
The purpose of this book is to show how by adopting a socially-critical approach to the way boys learn, teachers can encourage boys in their literacy learning. |
| Possible Applications |
A useful teacher reference book, especially for those whose interest is in literacy for boys. |
| Additional information |
The Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE) provides a number of texts dealing with boys and literacy; they can be found at www.aate.org.au/Catalogue/literacy.html#anchor191542 |
| Key Words |
Boys education - literacy |