Principal's Poll (1/8/08 - 1/15/08) - Improving Boy's Academic Performance
Final results: Which of the following strategies would best improve boys' academic performance?
26% Single-sex classes22% Male teachers as role models
25% Classroom setups that allow for movement
21% Teaching organization skills
6% Other
188 Responses
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A recent New York Times article casts a spotlight on the current trend of girls outperforming boys in the classroom. Educators debate whether there is any crisis to address and, if so, how should we best address it? More male role models? Different teaching techniques and classrooms setups? Boys-only classes?
Comments
Mentoring!!!
Posted by: wallace | January 9, 2008 07:32 PM
The question is not a yes or no question. the nuances of the instructional experience in school operation is critical. If it was just do or not does anyone could do the job. But, as we are learning elementary school leadership is unique as is secondary school leadership. The business model suggested denies the opportunity for full appreciation of skills required of the job. At the high school level you are in reality a big city manager with a strong political and community responsibility. When those areas dominate the mission of the school is confused. Educational experience with understanding of the true mission of the school are the real assets for school leadership, not a one diminsional model.
Posted by: Jerome Shelton | January 23, 2008 12:20 PM
The question is not a yes or no question. The nuances of the instructional experience in school operation is critical. If it was just do or not does anyone could do the job. But, as we are learning elementary school leadership is unique as is secondary school leadership. The business model suggested denies the opportunity for full appreciation of skills required of the job. At the high school level you are in reality a big city manager with a strong political and community responsibility. When those areas dominate, the mission of the school is confused. Educational experience with understanding of the true mission of the school are the real assets for school leadership, not a one diminsional model.
Posted by: Jerome Shelton | January 23, 2008 12:20 PM