tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post742347269010945040..comments2024-03-28T00:28:06.035+13:00Comments on leading and learning: The difference between boys and girls?Bruce Hammondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1971346510835013752007-12-22T16:34:00.000+13:002007-12-22T16:34:00.000+13:00Traditional secondary schools are simply not up to...Traditional secondary schools are simply not up to the challenge - at best they can only 'improve' a faulty model of education; a model with it's genesis in 19th Century industrialism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-18893017616477915042007-12-19T23:08:00.000+13:002007-12-19T23:08:00.000+13:00Skeptical or not Tom there will be those who will ...Skeptical or not Tom there will be those who will jump on Dr Sax's research - and his support for single sex schools. I agree with you that it comes down to the skill ( or philosophy) of the teacher and his or her dedication to valuing the learning identity of all students. Tne opportunities you mention are being squeezed out of schools( PE, the creative arts, oudoor experiential learning etc) by an increasing emphasis on narrow testable 'targets' - particularly in the USA and UK. This is not good for more active learners, boys or girls, and contributes to rising numbers of ADD students ( mainly boys).<BR/><BR/>Have a great break Tom - have enjoyed your comments.Bruce Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-29922676610246415632007-12-19T22:48:00.001+13:002007-12-19T22:48:00.001+13:00Some interesting points Bruce.I am a little skepti...Some interesting points Bruce.<BR/><BR/>I am a little skeptical of some of these research findings however. Many boys in our school love to read and write as much as any of the girls. It usually comes down to the skill of the teacher and their enthusiasm / creativity.<BR/><BR/>One of the real problems is the low number of men actually teaching our children. Boys need men around them to lead them and show them how a man behaves.<BR/><BR/>Another problem boys face is that we do not teach PE like we used to. All children need regular PE lessons to learn skills and also to learn how to take part in teams, how to win and lose and know about commitment and perseverance.<BR/><BR/>Some good food for thought Bruce. Last day tomorrow then a couple of weeks off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-59441785280790213452007-12-19T22:48:00.000+13:002007-12-19T22:48:00.000+13:00Very interesting - must do a google search about D...Very interesting - must do a google search about Dr Saxs.I agree with your conclusions - the need to personalise learningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com