Monthly Archives: January 2011
I often wonder…
…if parents are aware of the increasing rate at which boys are being marginalized in today’s classrooms …why teachers are most likely to refer boys for support or special education services when research shows it’s often due to a … Continue reading
Creating space for meaningful interactions
When discussing the interests of boys with teachers and parents, video games consistently come up in conversation and the discussion is often accompanied by tones of frustration as to how much video games engage and motivate boys. In video games, … Continue reading
Playing the game of learning
As a classroom teacher, I remember how quick I was to dismiss the topic of video games, but then I read James Paul Gee’s What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy in 2004 and my perspective … Continue reading
5 Thinking Points from December 2010
A child’s attitude towards reading develops early as some research shows boys may disengage as early as 3rd grade Connect literacy instruction to boys’ interests, as they prefer reading for a purpose Providing boys with the opportunity to move as … Continue reading
Influencing change through reflective practice
Reflection contributes to educational change. Teachers become more cognizant of what is happening in their classrooms and stories are created that contribute to professional growth. As educators, we “have had to reflect on our own roles and identities and how … Continue reading
Literacy develops through play
Play is important in literacy skill development. When learning is fun children are more likely to become engaged in the process and are often more willing to manage challenging tasks (Scully & Roberts, 2002). Elkind (2010) in his article Learning … Continue reading