Examines research findings and provides strategies to help teachers break through the barriers and raise boys' achievement. The emphasis is not simply increasing academic achievement but developing a 'caring masculinity'
The definitive guide to raising boys' achievement in secondary schools by leading expert Gary Wilson. What better way to raise boys' achievement than to hear the issues from the students themselves? Let's Hear It from the Boys encourages readers to take matters into their own hands and listen to the boys in their school. Gary Wilson offers tips to help start a conversation with boys, and guides secondary teachers in placing the needs of boys firmly on the whole-school agenda. It's a well-known fact that girls outperform boys across every stage of the UK education system. Of the boys who underachieve, white working-class boys are consistently in last place. In this unique practical guide to raising boys' achievement in secondary settings, Gary lets the students do the talking through real-life testimonies. Tackling various aspects of learning in the secondary classroom, from exams, essay-writing and academic setting to punishments and rewards, this book offers a fresh perspective on boys' experiences of education, helping teachers to understand the various reasons why boys may underachieve and how teachers can tackle this. Complete with expert advice and practical strategies, it will spark new ideas in teachers and school leaders to support boys in their settings and create the best learning environment for all students.
The problem of boys' underachievement is an issue across the entire developed world and has presented teachers and early years practitioners with challenges as well as opportunities. Only in Scandinavia do boys achieve at roughly the same rate as girls and there they don't start school formally until they are seven. The underachievement of boys continues to be high on the government agenda. For many boys in this country and elsewhere, the demands made upon them in the Early Years to read and write, before they are emotionally and physically ready to do so, can give many an early taste of failure from which many of them never fully recover. This book will address the issues that impact on achievement.
The internet has made access to sexually explicit content radically more easy than ever before. This book is essential reading for those who are troubled by their own relationship with pornography, and for those who want to understand the world we now live in. Republished with extensive revisions in December 2017.
Contains messages about the need to develop independence in boys, the importance of male role models within the close (and extended) family and what to look out for in school, including signs of peer pressure and limiting negative self beliefs. This book offers advice on how best to support boys in their learning and in developing self esteem.
dream visions in verse and prose evoking themes from long ago
“From birth, to a car accident, to recovery and back to work! Now, Embracing the Graces and Miracles with this thing called LIFE!” I am writing this book for several 1) My shrink said, “When you get moody, write down your thoughts.” 2) From what I have been told, I have had a busy life. Not crappy, but not fantastic. 3) I thought I would share it with others to show people that there are many different folks out there.
The narrative offers a humorous perspective on the marital challenges faced by Adam and Eve, revealing that even the first couple experienced issues common to modern relationships. Through divine guidance, the story explores the evolution of their marriage, touching on stages from infatuation to the complexities of aging and loss. This tongue-in-cheek retelling invites readers to reflect on timeless themes of love and partnership.
Focusing on common stocks and related securities, this guide aims to empower small investors with the knowledge necessary to secure adequate returns for retirement and other financial goals. It emphasizes practical education, equipping readers with strategies to navigate the complexities of investing effectively.
The narrative follows an individual's harrowing journey after a life-altering car accident that leads to severe physical disabilities, including the loss of both legs. As they grapple with feelings of despair and the question "Why Me?" despite a history of selfless service as a volunteer EMS, the protagonist's struggle intensifies during rehabilitation. Frustrated by the lack of medical solutions, they contemplate a drastic decision to stop eating and drinking, highlighting their profound emotional turmoil and search for control in a seemingly hopeless situation.