Making it Better for Boys in Schools, Families and Communities [Paperback]

This book is essential reading for teachers and all those working with children and teenagers. It helps in understanding why boys may behave as they do and why more boys have special needs, and offers practical suggestions and solutions for achieving positive outcomes for boys. For undergraduate and postgraduate Education students, PGCE students, headteachers, senior managers within schools and local education authorities, and policy makers.Provides a solid understanding of why boys behave as they do along with a multitude of tried-and-tested approaches for encouraging positive behaviour.

Introduction: Making it Better for Boys

SECTION 1: MOULDING TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MEN
Chapter 1: Equipped to be Men
Chapter 2: Believe in Boys- Schools, Families and Communities come together
Chapter 3: Big Issues for Boys
Chapter 4: Media and Labelling- the power of stereotypes
Chapter 5: Boys will be Boys!-making it better

SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING BOYS
Chapter 6: Testosterone Triggers
Chapter 7: Brain Wiring
Chapter 8: Knowing what boys need-Physical development, respect and responsibility
Chapter 9: Who do boys need?
Chapter 10: Caring Contact and Communication

SECTION 3 MAN AS HUNTER TO MAN AS MENTOR IN SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Chapter 11: Respect, Understanding and Relationships
Chapter 12: The Way to a Man's Heart- food as the key to the future

Conclusion: A Brighter Future for Boys - Changing Lives