Boys and Literacy

Exploring the Issues

Trisha Maynard author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:6th Dec '01

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In recent years the issue of boys and literacy, namely that they are worse at it compared to girls, has become a key area of interest to all those concerned with the education of our children. This book highlights the key factors causing this divide and discusses the implementation of new strategies to overcome it, which have been the result of extensive qualitative research made by the author. Trisha Maynard reports case study findings of a primary school whose staff wanted to explore and improve boys' attitudes towards and attainment in literacy, and in particular their difficulties with writing.
The book highlights issues concerning the reading and writing of stories, what teachers understand by 'good story writing' and the importance of teachers exploring boys' and girls' difficulties with literacy by themselves. It provides significant insight into boys' difficulties with writing as well as informing teachers how to find out about children's attainment.

'It is one of the best books I have read on the subject...I will most certainly be recommending it widely.' - Christine Skelton

ISBN: 9780415237611

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 330g

172 pages