| Category |
(5) gender perspective on curriculum (8) developing positive and productive learning environments |
| Title |
( 20) Boys are OK |
| Author |
Smith, Bob |
| Details |
Published in Curriculum Corporation’s EQ Winter 2003 edition and found at www.curriculum.edu.au/eq/winter2003/html/article_02.shtml. |
| Description |
The article is written by Bob Smith. The author is responsible for developing the NT based ‘Boys’ Business’ www.octa4.net.au/bobsmith/boysbus.htm. Smith argues that boys in the middle years of schooling may be aggressive, bombarded with hormones and less than skilled at multi-tasking, but given the right environment they can do very well in many fields, without disadvantaging girls. |
| Target market |
primary teachers, secondary teachers, parents |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
Offers advice on educational programs specifically to meet the needs of boys without disadvantaging girls. |
| Possible Applications |
Reference article for teachers looking for a non-traditional way of teaching boys to learn. |
| Additional information |
Includes references |
| Key Words |
Boys education - programmes |