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Gender Differences in the Classroom

Introduction. I have chosen this topic because I am curious about the differences between male and female learning in the classroom. I think this is a big issue in today's education system and it should be addressed. . Overview. This presentation will explain the differences and learning styles of male and female students in the classroom. It will also discuss how teachers treat the different genders differently. Same sex schools will also be addressed. .

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Gender Differences in the Classroom

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    1. Gender Differences in the Classroom Ashley Green November 2nd, 2007 EDCI 4900

    2. Introduction I have chosen this topic because I am curious about the differences between male and female learning in the classroom. I think this is a big issue in today’s education system and it should be addressed.

    3. Overview This presentation will explain the differences and learning styles of male and female students in the classroom. It will also discuss how teachers treat the different genders differently. Same sex schools will also be addressed.

    4. Differences in Boys & Girls The Brain Develops Differently - The language area of the brain develops before the spatial relations/geometry in girls - In boys, it is the opposite. If you were not aware of the differences, a teacher may assume the boys can not write and the girls can’t do math.

    5. Differences in Boys & Girls Areas of the Brain Mature Differently - Some of the regions involved in mechanical reasoning and visual targeting mature four to eight years earlier in boys. - The parts that handle verbal fluency and handwriting mature several years earlier in girls.

    6. Differences in Boys & Girls The Brain is Wired Differently -In girls, emotion is processed in the same area of the brain that processed language. -In boys, the brain regions involved in talking are separate from the regions involved in feeling. This is why girls are more open to talking about their feelings.

    7. Differences in Boys & Girls Respond to Stress Differently - Stress enhances learning in males. - Stress impairs learning for females.

    8. Different Learning Styles Girls- prefer cooperation, open-ended and organized activities Boys- prefer competition and individualism Teachers can apply these different learning styles to their classroom to make it fair for both genders.

    9. Different Learning Styles In today’s classroom, educators have developed practices that favor the girls more than the boys. -Cooperative learning groups -Feminized literature -Personal essays -Gym/recess “softer sports”

    10. Today’s Classroom Boys in a typical classroom often develop negative feelings toward school because the teachers correct their “boyish” behavior and teach a curriculum better suited to girls.

    11. Same-Sex Schools Boys and girls are different, but one should not be educated at the others expense. This is what is happening with the boys in today’s classroom. Co-ed schools actually reinforce gender stereotypes.

    12. Same-Sex Schools Same-sex schools help improve student achievement. Fewer social and discipline problems are also a result of same-sex schools. The “No Child Left Behind Act” supports same-sex classes and schools by allowing federal funds to be used to develop and support same-sex programs.

    13. Summary Boys and girls are very different in their learning styles and their mental differences. In today’s classroom, there is a problem of showing favoritism towards girls. This is affecting the boys’ achievements. Same-sex schools is a good solution to this problem and should be implemented in more classrooms.

    14. Websites National Association for Single Sex Public Education (http://www.singlesexschools.org/home.php) Offers information regarding federal funding, research, history, and links to single-sex public schools in the U.S. Link to Dr. Sax’s research (http://www.whygendermatters.com/) U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml) Offers education information from the United States education department. It has information for students, parents, teachers, and administrators. More opportunity in single-sex classroom (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/10/10242006.html) Commonwealth Education Organization (http://www.ceopa.org/) Gives much information on issues and problem in today’s education. Gender bias information (http://www.ceopa.org/Gender.html) TEA (http://www.teateachers.org) Has a lot of valuable information on the teaching world and how to avoid gender bias in the classroom (http://www.teateachers.org/teachctr/New%20Teacher/Avoiding%20Bias%20in%20the%20Classroom.pdf) Scholastic (http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/home.jsp) Has information about helping children and teachers improve on reading skills. Gender differences in learning (http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/Mar04_gendergap.htm)

    15. Print Resources Ripley, Amanda. “Who Says a woman can’t be Einstein?” TIME. 7 Mar 2005. p.55 This article talks about the brain differences in males and females. “Girls get extra school help while boys get Ritalin.” USA Today. 28 August 2003. This article addresses how females have an advantage in the classroom.

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