| Category |
(8) developing positive and productive learning environments (6) gender research. |
| Title |
(25) I Can Hardly Wait Till Monday : women teachers talk about what works for them and for boys |
| Author |
Hartman, Deborah |
| Details |
N.S.W : University of Newcastle, 1999 |
| Description |
Based on the work of teachers in schools, a number of case strategies are detailed involving women teachers addressing the needs of boys. Practical suggestions are made to better involve boys in classroom activities, to strengthen the relationship between girls and boys, to acknowledge the importance of different learning styles and to improve boys’ educational achievement by addressing questions of self-esteem. |
| Target market |
Secondary teachers, primary teachers |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
The purpose of the book is to show how teachers have adapted their classroom practices and school structures to teach boys, and how this has maximised educational outcomes. |
| Possible Applications |
This book for teachers and school administrators provides practical examples to inform school based curriculum development. |
| Additional information |
Includes case studies that will assist teachers who are concerned about boys in the classroom. |
| Key Words |
Boys education – Case studies. Education-Boys |