Overview

"This text reports the findings of a case study 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. Through the case study, the author highlights three major issues: 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 for themselves. This book offers significant insight into boys' difficulties with writing, as well as informing teachers how they might find out about children's attainment for themselves."

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Author:   Trisha Maynard
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.330kg
ISBN:  

9780415237611

ISBN 10:   0415237610
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   06 December 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part One: Setting the Scene 1. The Context: A Problem of Gender 2. Gender Differences and their Impact on Reading and Writing 3. The Project: Methods and Issues Part Two: Complications 4. Teachers' Perceptions of Boys, Girls and the Teaching of Literacy: 'It's the Way they Tell Them' 5. Taking a Closer Look 6. Children Talking about Literacy: Out of the Mouths of Babes 7. So Where Do We Go From Here? Part Three: Towards a Resolution? 8. Looking Back: Exploring the Boys and Literacy Issue

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

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