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الأولاد والبنات يتعلمون بطرق متباينة. دليل للمعلمين والآباء
A thoroughly revised edition of the classic resource for understanding gender differences in the classroom
In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian has revised and updated his groundbreaking book that clearly demonstrated how the distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a proven method to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities. The innovations presented in this book were applied in the classroom and proven successful, with dramatic improvements in test scores, during a two-year study that Gurian and his colleagues conducted in six Missouri school districts.
Explores the inherent differences between the developmental neuroscience of boys and girls Reveals how the brain learns Explains when same sex classrooms are appropriate, and when they’re notThis edition includes new information on a wealth of topics including how to design the ultimate classroom for kids in elementary, secondary, middle, and high school.
First published January 1, 2000
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Michael Gurian
49Ìýbooks68ÌýfollowersMichael Gurian is an American author and social philosopher. He works as a marriage and family counselor and corporate consultant. He has published twenty-eight books, several of which were New York Times bestseller list bestsellers. He is considered, along with Leonard Sax, as one of the major proponents of the post-modern "single-sex academic classes" movement.
Gurian taught at Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, and Ankara University. His work tends to focus on sex differences and how they contribute to learning.
He is also a co-founder of the Gurian Institute, which trains professionals who deal with the developmental aspects of childhood. The Gurian Institute has trained more than 60,000 teachers from over 2,000 different schools. Some of these schools become "GI Model Schools" and aim to leverage the role gender plays in learning styles.
Gurian taught at Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, and Ankara University. His work tends to focus on sex differences and how they contribute to learning.
He is also a co-founder of the Gurian Institute, which trains professionals who deal with the developmental aspects of childhood. The Gurian Institute has trained more than 60,000 teachers from over 2,000 different schools. Some of these schools become "GI Model Schools" and aim to leverage the role gender plays in learning styles.
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June 30, 2016
Nope. Nope. Nope. I read this for a professional development class that I enrolled in. Yes, boys and girls are different (I have observed this, and it is why I took the class). However, this book is largely written in the same way many horoscopes are written- with blanket statements that could apply to any individual if one reflects deeply enough, and (my biggest gripe) with practically no cited research to back up individual claims made.
The author's arguments are antiquated, ill-conceived and not conducive to the 21st-century classroom or society. I would normally not review educational texts like this, except that this was so glaringly bad. I cannot imagine that this is the leading book on the differences of learning styles of boys and girls. There MUST be something more informed and more current...
The author's arguments are antiquated, ill-conceived and not conducive to the 21st-century classroom or society. I would normally not review educational texts like this, except that this was so glaringly bad. I cannot imagine that this is the leading book on the differences of learning styles of boys and girls. There MUST be something more informed and more current...
July 23, 2013
I would generally be inclined to pass this book over simply because of the title but I thought that I would give it a shot and keep an open mind.
First of all, Michael Gurian tries to establish the ways that boys and girls brains are "hardwired." He also talks about how schools (who have mostly female teachers) cater to the way girls learn and are doing a disservice to boys. His book is supposed to outline the way both genders learn and then provide practical advice for teachers to teach boys or girls according to their gender. He bases this on "brain based research" ,however, the conclusions are his own.
The first problem I have is that the largest percentage of this book talks about boys and is geared toward making the classroom the best for them. This is, in large part, due to the fact that Gurian thinks the way boys learn is being overlooked and also, I believe, boys are his pet subject (he has many others books such as "The Wonder of Boys" "A Fine Young Man" etc.) Oddly enough he does not have any sons he has two daughters himself.
The second problem I have is that most of the book (which is VERY repetitive) outlines learning strategies that have nothing to do with what gender you are and are just basic strategies that a lot of schools already use. Also, when he suggests a way to teach or guide a boy I cannot think of one instance where he does not also say: "and this also works for girls." Funny, because if education and discipline is currently advantageous for girls but not for boys (because of their gender learning styles) why do solutions for boys also work for girls? I think, really, that the book is full of suggestions in GENERAL that we can use for boys and girls. I do have to say that there are good suggestions.
The third problem I have is that Gurian elevates the school as the center of a community. I know that he talks about the breakdown of the nuclear family (and laments it) and I agree that this is a big problem but I still do not want government run schools doing the character, sex, and ethical education of my child. I do not believe that I should match my discipline strategies to those at the school. I don't believe that a well-trained teacher can teach my preschooler more than I can. I don't want my child spending extended hours or Saturdays at the school. I understand that this is written for teachers and I see the logic in training character if we want any sort of intellectual points to be absorbed. However, I am insulted as a parent when I read this book. This book only confirms the conclusions I have come to about teaching my sons myself.
The fourth problem I have is that he takes some brain research that has been done and applies it himself in ways that he says are instinctual, observable. However, they are not. He talks about children separating themselves into groups and friends by gender and that as they get older this is more pronounced. That is probably because they LEARN it. It doesn't take a lot for children to pick up on what is "acceptable" and "normal." He, of course, talks about girls being more verbal, boys being more physical. Girls being language oriented and boys being spatially, mathematically oriented. That pretty much covers most of what he says.
It is difficult to separate what is actually learned behavior and what is wired because, as I said before, it is easy for children to pick up on social norms. He says he has studied other cultures but he never really gives example to prove anything. Examples from teachers journals don't do much to highlight what is really that different, they just tell you how those children have learned to behave. Or, actually, all it tells you is that EITHER they have learned this or it is hardwired, it is difficult to tell.
Also, he has an underlying distaste for the feminist movement. I think there are a lot of ways that we have confused boys as to how to become men and I don't deny that there is some wonder in the differences of the sexes, but I think we put a lot of people in a box when we try to quantify it all. He talks about boys who lean more toward a female brain or a girl who leans more toward a male brain and how they might not fit with the things he is saying about boys and girls. I say that people are people and the differences are not enough to write a whole book about. It separates us from really learning about THAT person and we try to calculate based on their gender. I am not sure that it causes us to celebrate or appreciate differences and the way that they are both equally wondrous and valuable. Like Gurian says there are some innovations that the classroom could use and they work for both boys and girls.
The positives of this book: he believes in the nuclear family, he advocates for strong male role models for boys and strong female role models for girls and suggests incorporating this into the schools by volunteers. He encourages inter-generational support through use of volunteers. He suggests that the older children teach the young, instilling a sense of responsibility that goes a long way toward character being built and lowers negative peer pressure both for the child teaching and the child being taught.
First of all, Michael Gurian tries to establish the ways that boys and girls brains are "hardwired." He also talks about how schools (who have mostly female teachers) cater to the way girls learn and are doing a disservice to boys. His book is supposed to outline the way both genders learn and then provide practical advice for teachers to teach boys or girls according to their gender. He bases this on "brain based research" ,however, the conclusions are his own.
The first problem I have is that the largest percentage of this book talks about boys and is geared toward making the classroom the best for them. This is, in large part, due to the fact that Gurian thinks the way boys learn is being overlooked and also, I believe, boys are his pet subject (he has many others books such as "The Wonder of Boys" "A Fine Young Man" etc.) Oddly enough he does not have any sons he has two daughters himself.
The second problem I have is that most of the book (which is VERY repetitive) outlines learning strategies that have nothing to do with what gender you are and are just basic strategies that a lot of schools already use. Also, when he suggests a way to teach or guide a boy I cannot think of one instance where he does not also say: "and this also works for girls." Funny, because if education and discipline is currently advantageous for girls but not for boys (because of their gender learning styles) why do solutions for boys also work for girls? I think, really, that the book is full of suggestions in GENERAL that we can use for boys and girls. I do have to say that there are good suggestions.
The third problem I have is that Gurian elevates the school as the center of a community. I know that he talks about the breakdown of the nuclear family (and laments it) and I agree that this is a big problem but I still do not want government run schools doing the character, sex, and ethical education of my child. I do not believe that I should match my discipline strategies to those at the school. I don't believe that a well-trained teacher can teach my preschooler more than I can. I don't want my child spending extended hours or Saturdays at the school. I understand that this is written for teachers and I see the logic in training character if we want any sort of intellectual points to be absorbed. However, I am insulted as a parent when I read this book. This book only confirms the conclusions I have come to about teaching my sons myself.
The fourth problem I have is that he takes some brain research that has been done and applies it himself in ways that he says are instinctual, observable. However, they are not. He talks about children separating themselves into groups and friends by gender and that as they get older this is more pronounced. That is probably because they LEARN it. It doesn't take a lot for children to pick up on what is "acceptable" and "normal." He, of course, talks about girls being more verbal, boys being more physical. Girls being language oriented and boys being spatially, mathematically oriented. That pretty much covers most of what he says.
It is difficult to separate what is actually learned behavior and what is wired because, as I said before, it is easy for children to pick up on social norms. He says he has studied other cultures but he never really gives example to prove anything. Examples from teachers journals don't do much to highlight what is really that different, they just tell you how those children have learned to behave. Or, actually, all it tells you is that EITHER they have learned this or it is hardwired, it is difficult to tell.
Also, he has an underlying distaste for the feminist movement. I think there are a lot of ways that we have confused boys as to how to become men and I don't deny that there is some wonder in the differences of the sexes, but I think we put a lot of people in a box when we try to quantify it all. He talks about boys who lean more toward a female brain or a girl who leans more toward a male brain and how they might not fit with the things he is saying about boys and girls. I say that people are people and the differences are not enough to write a whole book about. It separates us from really learning about THAT person and we try to calculate based on their gender. I am not sure that it causes us to celebrate or appreciate differences and the way that they are both equally wondrous and valuable. Like Gurian says there are some innovations that the classroom could use and they work for both boys and girls.
The positives of this book: he believes in the nuclear family, he advocates for strong male role models for boys and strong female role models for girls and suggests incorporating this into the schools by volunteers. He encourages inter-generational support through use of volunteers. He suggests that the older children teach the young, instilling a sense of responsibility that goes a long way toward character being built and lowers negative peer pressure both for the child teaching and the child being taught.
May 26, 2019
Weak Evidence, Riddled with stereotypes and anecdotes
The evidence used to support Gurian's agenda is causative at best, and based on a single study from which he takes generous creative liberties. Many of his ideas are based in stereotypes and ask teachers and parents to use cheap neurological tricks like confirmation bias to support his ideas rather than objective and peer-reviewed evidence. His conclusions may in fact create even wider gender achievement gaps as educators come to believe that boys and girls brain differences call for boys and girls to be taught differently. These disparities may only further inequity in education for boys and girls and lead to further discrimination against individuals who don't fall into the hetero-normative gender schema.
A positive for this book is that many of the actual strategies laid out to benefit students do in fact help many students, regardless of gender. Including movement and multiple learning styles, allowing for individualized attention, bonding, and relationship building with each student, and lowering the adult to student ratio are things that will benefit all educational settings.
With all the challenges facing education today, focusing on gender being the difference to focus on does a disservice to our students. Gurian could use his expertise in education to focus on building up each student instead of widening gender-based gaps.
The evidence used to support Gurian's agenda is causative at best, and based on a single study from which he takes generous creative liberties. Many of his ideas are based in stereotypes and ask teachers and parents to use cheap neurological tricks like confirmation bias to support his ideas rather than objective and peer-reviewed evidence. His conclusions may in fact create even wider gender achievement gaps as educators come to believe that boys and girls brain differences call for boys and girls to be taught differently. These disparities may only further inequity in education for boys and girls and lead to further discrimination against individuals who don't fall into the hetero-normative gender schema.
A positive for this book is that many of the actual strategies laid out to benefit students do in fact help many students, regardless of gender. Including movement and multiple learning styles, allowing for individualized attention, bonding, and relationship building with each student, and lowering the adult to student ratio are things that will benefit all educational settings.
With all the challenges facing education today, focusing on gender being the difference to focus on does a disservice to our students. Gurian could use his expertise in education to focus on building up each student instead of widening gender-based gaps.
July 6, 2016
Couldn't find much literature on the topic so the book stands out in that regard, but didn't think it was especially well put together and it was hard to pick out what was scientific fact vs over generalizations.
November 21, 2019
My guess is most people are going to disagree with Gurian's view on the differences between male and female brain. What prevails now in education is definitely the idea of intersectionality and how gender is determined, not something one is born with.
I actually agree with the differences he points. And I don't feel offended at all. And he does NOT put boys and girls in a box, but points again and again how there are exceptions, and different levels of giftedness or ability to excel at or understand different subjects.
I actually agree with the differences he points. And I don't feel offended at all. And he does NOT put boys and girls in a box, but points again and again how there are exceptions, and different levels of giftedness or ability to excel at or understand different subjects.
January 1, 2020
I liked the information that was offered in this book. I know that male and female brains are wired differently (with some exceptions) and this helped me to learn in what ways they learn and grow as well as how the learning environment can help support both ways of learning.
December 17, 2012
Gurian collects, sifts through and explains what brain research is showing us about the developmental differences between boys and girls. Insightful, it helped me understand my bright son's difficulties with organization and concentration. Right on: their brains are developing alongside girls', just different spheres. The implications for education are profound-- gave me compassion for my son as he was experiencing difficulties with teachers from 11years on. Now 17, I can see how development in verbal areas is starting to take hold. Every parent of a boy should read this.
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January 27, 2020boys and girls are different , that's correct ( males and females are different , that's 100% correct . but , how should we conceive this ? this is the question. yes , hormons play a major role , genetic , but , can we intervene in hormons functions ? when i review my past experience , i find the answer , yes !
social enviornment can do that , and more ?
regarding dividing classes ( male / female seperation ) looks logical ( not optimum solution ) but it's better for both and less costly for society in the long run ( from age 12 - 18 ) .
social enviornment can do that , and more ?
regarding dividing classes ( male / female seperation ) looks logical ( not optimum solution ) but it's better for both and less costly for society in the long run ( from age 12 - 18 ) .
April 15, 2019
A very interesting and worthwhile read. As Gurian points out, to a large extent, our modern public school system is geared toward the female brain and, contrary to popular belief, often leaves boys behind in academic learning. I think if more people in general understood the inherent differences between the male and female brains, we would better be able to embrace and utilize their strengths and weaknesses.
December 29, 2019
As mom to a young boy, there were so many insights from this book that clicked and gave explanation to behaviors I'm seeing. Some of this book was amazing. There was also some filler and repetitiveness towards the end, but overall, this was well worth the time.
I ended up taking a ton of notes. I fully expect to incorporate concepts gained from this book through my son's next few years and beyond.
I ended up taking a ton of notes. I fully expect to incorporate concepts gained from this book through my son's next few years and beyond.
September 11, 2023
As a mom navigating the beginning of my son's education journey, I really appreciated this book and its insight on general gender specific brain differences and how it applies to classroom learning of various subjects and at different age levels. I just focused on what is immediately applicable to me now but look forward to revisiting this book in the future as we move through different education stages.
July 10, 2018
I've spent over 20 years in education, as a teacher and researcher, and know this type of approach in mainstream education, coaching, and parenting is essential. Gurian's book uses solid research and evidence based practices (and some thoughts) to help us better understand the nature of boys and girls and the nurture necessary to help them learn.
August 19, 2017
I have 2 children - a boy and a girl. I'm not so ignorant to think that I can teach them the same way and both equally benefit. In fact their brains are so very different from each other, that a parent or teacher would remiss in not having this information! It's a wealth of knowledge!
Because this book is heavily cited, I got some great book recommendations just from reading the notes at the back!
It talks about the inherent differences between the male and female brain, how those differences affect boys and girls, and how to apply brain-based research when dealing with both genders. Then there are separate chapters on bonding/attachment and discipline/nurturing - each of those chapters are delineated further into sections on age/grade. And there are chapters on individual subjects and how each gender and age deal with that subject and work through it. There's a chapter on structural innovations within a school setting ( dress code, same sex learning, uniforms, class size, etc.) and how that affects each gender and age.
It's really interesting! And not being a male, it brought forth concepts that I had not previously pondered, issues males have with different styles of learning, subjects taught.
I think every parent should read this regardless of the gender of their children or age. There is so much to be learned from brain-based research and we are so blessed to live in an age where it is readily available for our use!
Because this book is heavily cited, I got some great book recommendations just from reading the notes at the back!
It talks about the inherent differences between the male and female brain, how those differences affect boys and girls, and how to apply brain-based research when dealing with both genders. Then there are separate chapters on bonding/attachment and discipline/nurturing - each of those chapters are delineated further into sections on age/grade. And there are chapters on individual subjects and how each gender and age deal with that subject and work through it. There's a chapter on structural innovations within a school setting ( dress code, same sex learning, uniforms, class size, etc.) and how that affects each gender and age.
It's really interesting! And not being a male, it brought forth concepts that I had not previously pondered, issues males have with different styles of learning, subjects taught.
I think every parent should read this regardless of the gender of their children or age. There is so much to be learned from brain-based research and we are so blessed to live in an age where it is readily available for our use!
May 13, 2019
I liked this book and learned a lot from it. I will definitely apply the insights to my personal life and the upbringing of my children. However, I felt the book jumped around a bit and sometimes found myself having difficulty following along.
March 6, 2019
Not enough details.
August 11, 2019
As a teacher with over 20 years experience, I am well aware that people learn differently. I enjoyed reading some strategies.
December 26, 2019
Good book for an educator. Certain parts get too technical and wordy.
January 5, 2013
I read this book as a part of mandatory reading for one of my master's classes in Educational Leadership and Administration.
Overall, I believe that this book has definitely highlighted some key aspects to how boy and girls are different and we, as educators, should be treating them differently. Much of the brain research was not as shocking to me as it might have been 10 years ago, but I have also done a lot more reading and research on brain-based learning prior to this book.
I was very happy with the way that Gurian et al. organized the book by the different learning divisions. It made it well-organized and easy to read. It will also help me to go back in and find the key information I may need to refer to in the future, either for class or for application.
My criticism of this book is that there were many sections that were repetitive. Too much telling me what I was going to read instead of just telling me. I would have preferred more information that is referred to in Gurian's other publications instead of the verbose introductions.
Lastly, I really appreciated that Gurian et al. take the time to ensure that the reader takes time to address both the issues of boy and of girls in their classroom, home, or life.
Well recommended for educators and parents who are looking for some straight-forward suggestions to working with boys and girls.
Overall, I believe that this book has definitely highlighted some key aspects to how boy and girls are different and we, as educators, should be treating them differently. Much of the brain research was not as shocking to me as it might have been 10 years ago, but I have also done a lot more reading and research on brain-based learning prior to this book.
I was very happy with the way that Gurian et al. organized the book by the different learning divisions. It made it well-organized and easy to read. It will also help me to go back in and find the key information I may need to refer to in the future, either for class or for application.
My criticism of this book is that there were many sections that were repetitive. Too much telling me what I was going to read instead of just telling me. I would have preferred more information that is referred to in Gurian's other publications instead of the verbose introductions.
Lastly, I really appreciated that Gurian et al. take the time to ensure that the reader takes time to address both the issues of boy and of girls in their classroom, home, or life.
Well recommended for educators and parents who are looking for some straight-forward suggestions to working with boys and girls.
January 18, 2013
I didn't even finish, though. Like all help books (at least the ones I've read), it's pretty repetitive. I read the intro (general brain differences btwn girls and boys), and the ultimate preschool and ultimate elementary school classrooms (about 2/3 of the book). Since my kids are under 4 yrs old, should serve my purposes for a while yet. Some of the stuff is well-known (boys generally better at math, girls at reading), though it goes into more detail as to why, and also gives suggestions of how to combat those leanings. Interesting since very supportive of helping BOYS learn better, too (mostly b/c they feel girls have been the topic for help over the last few decades). They point out boys have more learning issues and are less understood in classrooms, especially since most teachers are women and so naturally teach/discipline in ways that cater to girls (e.g. boys need to get out energy sometimes -- and that's okay. They're not really being bad, it's just inherent in their brain that they need to move around more often, etc. Once you understand this and learn some methods for dealing w/it, the boys don't cause as many problems in the classroom). Worthwhile read, though, again, I didn't care to finish the whole book.
March 14, 2012
A teacher's review
I found Boys and Girls Learn Differently: A Guide for Teachers and Parents to be a useful and fascinating introduction to the general strengths and weaknesses of males and females in the classroom.
Some may laugh or poke fun at the relatively old ideas that Michael Gurian is presenting as new in the areas of male/female brain differences. These may be old ideas in the biology lab, but someone needs to walk over to the schools of education across the country and inform them because the 'tabula rasa' theory (the mind is a blank slate and gender differences are entirely a product of culture, not nature) is alive and still kicking hard.
The only complaint I have is that Gurian refers a lot to seminars and ongoing experiments in school designs that will be helpful in teaching to the strengths and weaknesses of girls and boys. However, he comes up a bit short in providing concrete examples of how to help both boys and girls.
I found Boys and Girls Learn Differently: A Guide for Teachers and Parents to be a useful and fascinating introduction to the general strengths and weaknesses of males and females in the classroom.
Some may laugh or poke fun at the relatively old ideas that Michael Gurian is presenting as new in the areas of male/female brain differences. These may be old ideas in the biology lab, but someone needs to walk over to the schools of education across the country and inform them because the 'tabula rasa' theory (the mind is a blank slate and gender differences are entirely a product of culture, not nature) is alive and still kicking hard.
The only complaint I have is that Gurian refers a lot to seminars and ongoing experiments in school designs that will be helpful in teaching to the strengths and weaknesses of girls and boys. However, he comes up a bit short in providing concrete examples of how to help both boys and girls.
August 22, 2014
The book examines the biological differences between the male and female brain, providing examples of how these differences affect the development and learning of boys and girls. Then the author discusses the impact at each level of school (preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school) and outlines the “ultimate classroom� for each level, according to brain research.
The book overall covers a lot of information, and reading it in its entirety felt like reading a textbook in its entirety. However, I would recommend the first chapter (“How the Brain Learns: Inherent Differences between Boys and Girls�) to anyone interested in how the brain learns. The other chapters can be read specifically by the audience to which the chapter pertains, e.g. the last chapter (“The Ultimate High School Classroom�) was most applicable to me as a high school teacher.
The book overall covers a lot of information, and reading it in its entirety felt like reading a textbook in its entirety. However, I would recommend the first chapter (“How the Brain Learns: Inherent Differences between Boys and Girls�) to anyone interested in how the brain learns. The other chapters can be read specifically by the audience to which the chapter pertains, e.g. the last chapter (“The Ultimate High School Classroom�) was most applicable to me as a high school teacher.
May 29, 2010
I enjoyed the first part that discusses the differing neurobiology of boys and girls with direct implications for teaching the different sexes. The author makes an interesting argument that the research shows that it is actually boys, not girls, who have the most learning problems and inequalities in today's classrooms. The second part is well suited to teachers of elementary, middle, and high schools as it's full of suggestions on how best to connect, convey, and teach boys and girls at different ages.
This work dovetails nicely with another book I'm currently reading _Magic Trees of the Mind_ about how to provide stimulating experiences for boys and girls from before birth through adulthood.
This work dovetails nicely with another book I'm currently reading _Magic Trees of the Mind_ about how to provide stimulating experiences for boys and girls from before birth through adulthood.
October 7, 2015
This had strong research about the ways males' and females' brains work and how that can help educators in the classroom. It explained a lot of differences between the genders and gave good examples as to why and how they should be taught differently. I received a lot of strategies that I will certainly implement next year. The part I did not like about this book were that some chapters were extremely long winded. It was all interesting information to be read; however, in some areas the point was elaborated on in a little too much detail. Overall, definitely a book all educators and parents should read to understand the genders and how best to work with them both.
October 25, 2011
I purchased this book because I want to be as good of a teacher to my two young sons as possible. Whether I choose to homeschool or not, I know that parents are extremely important in educating children. There was valuable information in here that I will refer back to when I assess the schooling options for them (my oldest is only 2 years old). I found a lot of fascinating facts, that mostly validated what I already knew from reading and experience. There was also some great new information, though. (I only read up through the elementary school chapters).
August 17, 2010
Some interesting parts...but many recommendations not doable for your average parent or teacher (e.g., small class size, multiple teachers per classroom, year-round school)...and some downright objectionable tips (shaming a child by making them go hang out in a younger classroom, sending child on a wild goose chase all over school in search of a book that doesn't exist). Is that really the best he could come up with?
October 29, 2014
Since I began teaching (and I had 4 children of my own at the time), I have said that schools (particularly elementary schools) are set up for girls to succeed but for far too many boys to fail. This book validates all that I believe and also prompted me to ponder some points I had never thought about until reading this book. EVERY educator should have to read this book. It's an older book, but it's still relevant today.
October 21, 2016
I think this a book that anyone who reads it would find something useful and interesting throughout the book. It's useful for people who have a profession that works with kids, but also for parents to read. I don't know if I agree with everything presented and I did find it somewhat repetitive, but it is very intriguing to read about characteristics that we typically stereotype by genders have some brain based research to back them up.
February 25, 2010
This is a most excellent book--highly recommended reading for educators. Sadly, I did not get a chance to read it all the way through (library loan), but I plan to revisit the text soon with pencil and paper in hand because it is chock full of great practical and applicable information on the mental and emotional differences between the sexes.
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