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Teaching the male brain : how boys think, feel, and learn in school / Abigail Norfleet James.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- James, Abigail Norfleet.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Boys--Education.
- Boys.
- Boys--Psychology.
- Sex differences in education.
- Academic achievement.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 331 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2015]
- Summary:
- No, you're not imagining it boys really do loam differently from girls. When you discover how to reach them, you can help them succeed beyond anyone's expectations-even their own. Updated with the latest research in neuroscience and developmental psychology, this best-selling guide translates theory into and refined strategies that are practical and ready to be put to work immediately. Features includes, A discussion of cognitive gender difference and how they relate to learning, An analysis of the benefits and challenges of single-sex classrooms, Tried-and-true techniques for differentiating learning in co-classroom, Cutting-edge strategies for reaching bout with ADHD, learning disabilities, social and emotional differences, and more, Detailed case studies and real-life dilemmas, The boys in your class are counting on you. Keep them in the game and lead them to success with this must-have resource. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- Substantiating Research 6
- How the Book Is Structured 8
- Learning Objectives 9
- Part I Sex and Gender Differences in the Classroom
- Chapter 1 Brain Basics 13
- Arc Brains Gendered? 14
- Anatomy of the Brain 16
- Sex Differences in Brain Function 19
- Cognitive Skills 22
- Chapter 2 Sensory Differences 29
- Vision 31
- Hearing 35
- Touch 38
- Learning Modalities 42
- Sensory Differences and Learning 45
- Chapter 3 Physical Differences 47
- Activity Levels 49
- Gross Motor Development Versus Fine Motor Development 51
- Targeting 53
- Handedness and Dexterity 54
- Growth Patterns 57
- Physical Differences and Learning 59
- Chapter 4 Cognitive Differences 61
- Verbal and Language Skills 63
- Practice the Skills Necessary for the SAT, ACT NAEP, and Other Standardized Tests 74
- Spatial Abilities 76
- Learning Modalities 79
- Strategy Development 81
- Cognitive Differences and Learning 81
- Part II Societal and Biological Influences
- Chapter 5 ADHD and Learning Disabilities 85
- Attention-ADHD 88
- Medication 99
- The "At-Risk" Student 303
- Sleep 111
- Attentional and Learning Problems 112
- Chapter 6 Social and Emotional Differences 113
- The Brain and Emotions 117
- Emotional Vocabulary 124
- Aggression and Bullying 125
- Competition and Cooperation 131
- Puberty 134
- Alcohol and Drugs 136
- Social Influence on School 141
- School and Masculinity 154
- Learning Applications 156
- Emotions and learning 158
- Chapter 7 Students With Other Risks 159
- Teachers 162
- Culture 165
- Adults 171
- Boys in Foster Care 174
- Boys With Cultural, Linguistic, or Socioeconomic Differences and School 175
- Part III Strategies and Resources for Teaching the Male Brain
- Chapter 8 Classroom Management Strategies 179
- Home Influence 181
- Discipline 186
- Self-Control 191
- Technology 192
- Classroom Management and Learning 193
- Chapter 9 Content-Specific Suggestions 195
- English/Language Arts 197
- Mathematics 205
- History/Social Studies 209
- Science 210
- Foreign Languages 213
- Fine Arts, Music, and Drama 215
- Computer Skills 217
- Individual Disciplines and Learning 218
- Chapter 10 Gendered Education: Teaching Boys and Girls Together 219
- Boys and Girls as Learners 221
- Sex and Gender Differences in the Classroom 222
- Gendered Education and Learning 238
- Chapter 11 Effective Teaching 239
- Differentiated Instruction 241
- Multiple Intelligences 245
- Learning Modalities 248
- Unit Design 254
- Empowering Boys as Learners 255
- Test-Taking Strategies 260
- Final Words 264
- Chapter 12 Resources and Other Helps 265
- Books of Interest 265
- Rubrics 270
- Learning Style Assessments 270.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-305) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.
- ISBN:
- 1483371409
- 9781483371405
- OCLC:
- 898717107
- Publisher Number:
- 99963457543
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