Rather than sounding false alarms about a genderwide crisis in boys’ academic achievement, here’s a book that cuts through the confusion to explain why some boys struggle in school and how you can effectively intervene without jeopardising the achievements of other, more successful, learners (boys and girls). Drawing from large-scale studies, recent insights on social and learning-style factors, and lesson plans and anecdotes from real teachers, Cleveland equips you with a flexible and practical framework for addressing the needs of struggling male students that:
Instead of looking for a one-size-fits-all-boys solution, explore ways to identify and respond to specific reasons for underachievement among boys who fall behind and stay behind, boys who drop out too soon, and boys you just never seem to reach. This total solution helps you address
Each aspect of this book’s approach offers you a way to move underachieving boys from a position of weakness toward one of strength—giving them the tools to succeed in school and beyond.
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Framing the Issue of Underachievement
The Pictures Within the Picture: The Style Dynamic
The Invisible Background: Cultural Expectations for Masculine Identity Building
A Long-Term, Integrated, Multifaceted Approach
Pathway No. 1: Support
Pathway No. 2: Guide
Pathway No. 3: Reinforce
Pathway No. 4: Adjust
Pathway No. 5: Ignite
Pathway No. 6: Empower
Epilogue
References
About the Author