Educating Our Boys
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Authors
Gilbert, Simone D.
Issue Date
2000
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Observations made in the intern classroom show disturbing trends in terms of
boys' academic success, achievement, and the educational system's response to boys'
'special needs'. Further research indicates that boys, when compared to girls, in general
have lower reading and writing proficiency, higher levels of absenteeism, suspension,
and incidence of misbehavior. This paper offers possible explanations for the gender
differences as well as guidelines for improved academic environments and practices.
Interest in the subject began during pre-intern work at South Middle School.
Observations and fieldwork took place during intern work in the Fall of2000. Examples
are provided that support the research, demonstrate success when guidelines are
followed, and also demonstrate possible negative outcomes when guidelines are not
followed.
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iii, 41 p.
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