This blog will discuss the impact of gender and classroom practices including recent information on gender differences, how teaching practices impact boys and girls, research the may provide insight into teaching practices and learning, gendered data on achievement and other areas, and the on-going debate about single-gender education in public schools.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Burnout by Gender
Looking at educational issues from different lenses is critical. This article looks at boys. Taking a gendered look does NOT mean that other factors are not important, rather, it is seeing if there are salient issues.
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2012/04/why_do_boys_burn_out.html?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS2
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2012/04/why_do_boys_burn_out.html?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS2
Monday, April 9, 2012
Business World Looking at Gender Differences
Interesting differences with business. Perhaps this is a continuation of stereotypical factors and socialization. But, multiple fields are starting to examine or at least considered gendered "data" as a way to better understand important practices and behaviors. Educators should do the same to better understand what is happening within their classroom, school and district.
http://m.smartplanet.com/blog/business-brains/female-entrepreneurs-more-likely-to-think-social/23330
http://m.smartplanet.com/blog/business-brains/female-entrepreneurs-more-likely-to-think-social/23330
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