Making it Better for Boys in Schools, Families and Communities
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Making it Better for Boys in Schools, Families and Communities
By (Author) Ali McClure
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Network Continuum Education
1st June 2008
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Parenting: advice and issues
371.821
Physical Properties
Paperback
176
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
292g
Description
This book is essential reading for teachers and all those working with children and teenagers. It helps in understanding why boys may behave as they do and why more boys have special needs, and offers practical suggestions and solutions for achieving positive outcomes for boys. For undergraduate and postgraduate Education students, PGCE students, headteachers, senior managers within schools and local education authorities, and policy makers.
Reviews
Mention -Book News, November 2008
"Making it Better for Boys looks to offer a thorough understanding of what makes boys tick. Each chapter offers regular "points for action" throughout, offering the reader simple practical steps to take." SecEd
"McClure's mission is thus to help parents and educators achieve a better understanding of boys' unique qualities and empower adults.Ultimately, what Making it Better for Boys offers, is good advice for parents." Education Review,1 November 2008
Author Bio
Ali McClure is an educationconsultantwho has been running courses on behaviour management, music and parenting for eight years, and is a sought after speaker on these subjects. A former teacher and deputy head, she alsomentors and supports trainee teacherson school placements. She has had numerous articles and songs published, and has three boys of her own.
