Following on from the huge success of Boys Don't Try? this essential
new book answers nine key questions about how teachers and schools can
best tackle boys' academic underperformance. For decades schools have
grappled with the most significant barriers to male academic success: a
lack of motivation to succeed, poor attitudes to learning, lower
literacy levels and a reluctance to read for pleasure or write at
length. In this compelling book, Mark Roberts provides clear answers
about how teachers can tackle 'The Boy Question'.
Each chapter answers a frequently asked question about how best to teach
boys, outlining the issue and demonstrating what can be done about it.
Informed by a wealth of research and the author's personal experience of
successfully teaching boys, this book offers an abundance of practical
advice for the busy classroom teacher. It will shine a light on what
makes boys tick and how we can design effective curriculums to ensure
they can best acquire powerful knowledge.
With practical advice and examples to help address anti-social attitudes
and stem the cycle of boys' underachievement, this is essential reading
for all teachers and school leaders.