Making it Better for Boys in Schools, Families and Communities

by Ali McClure

Overview

This book is essential reading for teachers and all those working with children and teenagers. It helps in understanding why boys may behave as they do and why more boys have special needs, and offers practical suggestions and solutions for achieving positive outcomes for boys. For undergraduate and postgraduate Education students, PGCE students, headteachers, senior managers within schools and local education authorities, and policy makers.
This book is essential reading for teachers and all those working with children and teenagers. It helps in understanding why boys may behave as they do and why more boys have special needs, and offers practical suggestions and solutions for achieving positive outcomes for boys. For undergraduate and postgraduate Education students, PGCE students, headteachers, senior managers within schools and local education authorities, and policy makers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781855394353
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ali McClure is an education consultant who has been running courses on behaviour management, music and parenting for eight years, and is a sought after speaker on these subjects. A former teacher and deputy head, she also mentors and supports trainee teachers on school placements. She has had numerous articles and songs published, and has three boys of her own.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Making it Better for BoysSECTION 1: MOULDING TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MENChapter 1: Equipped to be MenChapter 2: Believe in Boys- Schools, Families and Communities come togetherChapter 3: Big Issues for BoysChapter 4: Media and Labelling- the power of stereotypesChapter 5: Boys will be Boys!-making it betterSECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING BOYSChapter 6: Testosterone TriggersChapter 7: Brain WiringChapter 8: Knowing what boys need-Physical development, respect and responsibilityChapter 9: Who do boys need? Chapter 10: Caring Contact and CommunicationSECTION 3 MAN AS HUNTER TO MAN AS MENTOR IN SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIESChapter 11: Respect, Understanding and RelationshipsChapter 12: The Way to a Man's Heart- food as the key to the futureConclusion: A Brighter Future for Boys - Changing Lives