Boys and Girls Learn Differently!: A Guide for Teachers and Parents - Couverture souple

Gurian, Michael

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ISBN 10 : 0787961175 ISBN 13 : 9780787961176

Editeur : Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S., 2002

Synopsis

Book by Carter Philip

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

A new school year is a lot like New Year′s Day; it offers the chance to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start, the chance to move ahead in new and productive ways and the chance to work harder and do better than you did the year before. If you′ve made a new school year "resolution" to help your child succeed in school this fall, you′ll need to some homework. Here is a new book to put in your backpack before the first bell rings.

Michael Gurian′s Boys and Girls Learn Differently explains the biological factors behind male/female learning, what these differences consist of at various developmental stages and most importantly, how this information can be used to build a student′s self–esteem and facilitate learning. Gurian points out that there are no hard and fast "gender rules," but that brain–based research indicates certain tendencies. For eample, he writes, "Boys tend to be deductive in their conceptualizations?girls tend to favor inductive thinking." Gurian outlines what he calls the "ultimate" learning environment for both boys and girls from preschool through high school. He reminds us what it is like to be a sensitive nine–year–old to a turbulent teen and points out that by understanding what are children are going through at different stages in their lives, adults can more effectively help them achieve in school? (Linda Stankard, BookPage August 2001)

"Boys and Girls Learn Differently! offers valuable and much–needed tools to provide boys and girls with true equal educational opportunities. The new techniques Michael Gurian presents here will transform our classrooms and the way parents teach their children in very positive ways." (John Gray, author, Children Are from Heaven and Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus)

"From the beginning of time, parents and sensitive teachers have observed differences in the behavior, learning styles, and focused interests of girls and boys. Defying the political correctness that is today′s common wisdom, Gurian and the contributing authors draw on emerging neuroscientific data to justify these perceptions. While never allowing us to lose sight of the reality of individual differences, they suggest creative ways to modify the learning environment to encourage a broader spectrum of achievement in both gender groups." (Edward Zigler, Sterling Professor of Psychology, Yale University, and one of the original planners of the national Head Start program)

"Overflowing with challenging ideas and practical advice, Gurian′s research offers parents and teachers a true gift–the knowledge and support needed to create dynamic learning environments for both boys and girls." (Ann F. Caron, author of Mothers to Daughters and Strong Mothers, Strong Sons)

"The insights and innovations in Boys and Girls Learn Differently! have been applied in our classrooms with phenomenal success, leading to better academic performance and better behavior. I highly recommend this book to all parents, teachers, and school administrators." (Dan Colgan, superintendent of schools, St. Joseph, Missouri)

"...Do we need this American publication to help us find the way forward? Frankly and emphatically, yes..."(Educational Research, Summer 2002)

"...refreshing to read such an up–beat and positive book...highly recommended to teachers..." (Debate, December 2002)

"This book will be picked up by parents eager to learn more of what Gurian has to say." ( Publishers Weekly)

"...Do we need this American publication to help us find the way forward? Frankly and emphatically, yes..." (Educational Research, Summer 2002)

"...refreshing to read such an up–beat and positive book...highly recommended to teachers..." (Debate, December 2002)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

At last, we have the scientific evidence that documents the many biological gender differences that influence learning. For instance, girls talk sooner, develop better vocabularies, read better, and have better fine motor skills. Boys, on the other hand, have better auditory memory, are better at three–dimensional reasoning, are more prone to explore, and achieve greater abstract design ability after puberty.

In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian synthesizes the current knowledge and clearly demonstrates how this distinction in hard–wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities. The innovations presented in this book were applied in the classroom and proven successful, with dramatic improvements in test scores, during a two–year study that Gurian and his colleagues conducted in six Missouri school districts.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0787961175
• ISBN 13: 9780787961176
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368