Teaching Boys (50 Clock Hours)

If you have taken this course for graduate credit through ArmchairEd, you cannot take the same course for clock hours through ArmchairEdClockHours.

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This course explains why some boys struggle in school, and how educators can effectively intervene without jeopardizing the achievements of other, more successful learners of both genders. Drawing from large-scale studies, contemporary insights on social and learning-style factors, lesson plans, and anecdotes from real teachers, the course equips educators with a flexible and practical framework for addressing the needs of struggling male students. The course focuses on the following: replacing underachieving boys’ negative attitudes about learning; reconnecting boys to school, learning, and believing in being a competent learner; rebuilding learning skills that lead to success in school and in life; and reducing the need for unproductive and distracting behaviors as a means of self-protection. The author provides solutions that focus on academic success, contribute to positive school experience, enhance competence and persistence, and arranging the classroom to enhance success.

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What educators are saying about Teaching Boys:

Teaching Boys Who Struggle in School has given me insight into specific ways I can reach those boys who struggle in school.  this book has also given me hope that i can make a difference in the life of boys who struggle, and empower them to take ownership of their learning and be successful.~~Cindy S.

Teaching Boys was truly life-changing for me.  I gained so much insight into the area of why boys struggle in school and I learned why this is such a critical area for me as a teacher to address.  I also gained hope that there are many specific ways I can help my boys who are struggling.  I don’t have to just help them “survive” school.  Instead, I can actually help them to “thrive” in school.  I will be a better teacher because of what I learned i this book and by applying the strategies to my unique classroom and school setting.~~Nancie S.