Description

The topics on this course, websites, videos and textbook point out that boys show they get success from gaming even though many think it is a waste of time.  Girls are learning coding.   Stigma hurts some girls and boys because of pressure from the media, TV, and the Internet.  The news finds a “new normal” with some tragedies in the lives of young people.  Our course will cover some points of this. The text, websites and videos take-into-account how boys and girls are influenced by educational and family environment. The class is comprised of acquiring information from a textbook, and websites with articles and videos.

"The landmark book Boys and Girls Learn Differently! outlines the brain-based educational theories and techniques that can be used to transform classrooms and help children learn better. Now The Boys and Girls Learn Differently Action Guide for Teachers presents experiential learning techniques that teachers can use to create an environment and enriched curriculum that take into account the needs of the developing child's brain and allows both boys and girls to gain maximum learning opportunities. This important and easy-to-use guide is based on the latest scientific scholarship on the differences between boy's and girl's brains, neurological development, hormonal effects, behavior, and learning needs and offers information on what all children need to be able to learn effectively. Michael Gurian and his colleagues applied these recent discoveries in the field during a two-year Gurian Institute pilot program in Missouri that led to measurably better academic performance and improved behavior."

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student will:

• understand some of the differences between the male and female.
• be aware of gender-based classroom activities.
• learn classroom techniques, activities and strategies in helping boys and girls become better learners.
• understand the importance of physical activity and nutrition relating to effective learning.

Text:

Gurian, M. and Ballew, A. (2003). The Boys and Girls Learn Differently.  Action Guide for Teachers. CA: Jossey-Bass.

The following assignments and projects are required for this course = 30 hrs. This course is self-paced however feel free to email the instructor anytime during the course if you have any questions or concerns.

• Read text including prologue (194 pages)   
• Watch videos and read articles on web
• Write reflections (5) (1 page)  
• Research articles reviews of the Internet (2) - (write a half page each)
• Essay - (overall what you have interacted with) (1 – 2 pages)

Class assignments and activities are designed to enhance students’ education and develop their skills in research, critical analysis, and academic writing.  An essay is required at the closing of the class.

**Registration Instructions**

Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. June 9, 2023.

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