'This book is well written, well organized, includes legitimate scientific references, and is full of practical suggestions' - David Sousa, Educational Consultant, Author, How the Brain Learns, Third Edition</p> <p></p> <p>Differentiate your teaching style to address learning differences between girls and boys in the classroom!</p> <p></p> <p>As a classroom teacher, you might know that boys learn differently from girls. Now, this practical guide to teaching boys combines classic with cutting-edge research to show you why boys learn differently and, more importantly, how you can differentiate teaching strategies to help boys succeed in the classroom.</p> <p></p> <p>The author's qualitative and quantitative research shows the cognitive, sensory, physical, social, and emotional differences between genders. James draws from years of classroom experience to offer strategies that have been tested, refined, and used successfully in the field. This easy-to-use handbook provides helpful examples, case studies, and troubleshooting sections illustrating how to handle the concerns that can arise when teaching boys.</p> <p></p> <p>Teaching the Male Brain shows you how to:</p> <p></p> <p>o Recognize sociological and neurobiological foundations of cognitive gender differences as they relate to education</p> <p>o Look critically at curricula and teaching practices, evaluate how well they work with boys, and uncover areas where changes can be made</p> <p>o Develop educational approaches based on research and classroom practice to provide a climate responsive to the learning differences of both boys and girls</p> <p></p> <p>Learn to use this brain-based research to provide appropriate and positive learning experiences for the students in your classroom!

The author shows the connection between neurobiology and learning from a gendered perspective, and translates theory and research into practical applications for the classroom.

Helps teachers recognize sociological and neurobiological foundations of cognitive gender differences and develop differentiated teaching strategies that are responsive to boys' learning styles.