| Category |
(4) bullying and harassment (2) promoting self-esteem and resilience |
| Title |
(22) Leadership in Boys’ Education |
| Author |
Fletcher, Richard (ed), Hartman, Deborah (ed), Browne, Rollo (ed) |
| Details |
Callaghan, University of Newcastle, 1999 |
| Description |
Arising out of the Leadership in Boys Education National Forum ( Newcastle, 1999) this book, in addition to an overview, provides 16 case studies dealing with challenges and opportunities related to boys’ education. Many of the case studies are based on school-based approaches to raising achievement and dealing with discipline, welfare and bullying issues. Steve Biddulph writes about focusing on the task of creating boy-friendly schools. Don Edgar writes about educating boys, emotional literacy and the workplace and Richard Fletcher writes about leadership. |
| Target market |
Primary teachers, secondary teachers |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
The purpose of the book is to provide an overview of the developmental, educational and social needs of boys. |
| Possible Applications |
Research text for teachers who have a special interest in boys educational and social needs. |
| Additional information |
The case studies are from public and private, rural and urban, primary and secondary schools. |
| Key Words |
Education, Boys – leadership. Education, Boys – Case studies |