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Schools And Boys: Implications For Special Educators, Jack Hourcade, Holly Anderson
Schools And Boys: Implications For Special Educators, Jack Hourcade, Holly Anderson
Jack Hourcade
Throughout history boys and girls have been perceived by schools and society as possessing different and distinctive learning styles and capabilities. More recently, boys may be more "at-risk" under contemporary school practices. Three differences were identified: 1) Boys are significantly more likely than girls to demonstrate learning and behavior characteristics associated with school failure. Special educators should provide greater opportunities for boys to learn and be evaluated through nonverbal activities, including multi-media presentations. 2) Boys may have higher activity needs than girls. This causes problems when boys are asked to sit for extended periods of time. Special educators should provide …
Gender-Based Learning And Behavioral Differences: Implications For Special Educators, Jack Hourcade, Holly Anderson
Gender-Based Learning And Behavioral Differences: Implications For Special Educators, Jack Hourcade, Holly Anderson
Jack Hourcade
Special educators who acknowledge and accommodate for learning and behavior differences between boys and girls can enhance the academic success for all students. This presentation will review research-based differences between boys and girls in the schools, and will offer practical implications for special educators.