Boys and Girls Learn Differently!

This course will examine the learning differences between girls and boys. The development, structure and spectrum of gender brain operations are explained. Practical considerations for creating the ultimate classroom environments for elementary and secondary schools are profiled. This course focuses on classroom applications to understand how brain-based gender learning affects teaching. The course covers behavior, math instruction, testing and academic achievement. (3 credits)

Write a brief paragraph or two about ideas, knowledge and information that you thought was significant from each chapter in the book. Perhaps statements, a paragraph or a concept that was enlightening and applicable to teaching. Bullet points of main issues are also fine.

1. How the Brain Learns: Inherent Differences between Boys and Girls
2. How Brain - Based Differences Affect Boys and Girls
3. The Ultimate Kindergarten Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom
4. The Ultimate Elementary School Classroom
5. The Ultimate Middle School Classroom
6. The Ultimate High School Classroom

1. Students will have a working knowledge of the inherent differences in learning approaches between boys and girls and how their minds are different.
2. Participants will analyze the social and psychological dynamics involving gender differences such as brain functional and chemical differences, as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
3. Students will learn about the brain-based differences of learning styles, deductive and inductive reasoning, use of language, logic and evidence, group dynamics, symbolism and emotions.
4. Educators will learn about the ultimate classrooms for pre-school, elementary, middle school and high school classroom environments that stimulate and nurture learning for students.
5. Teachers will answer content questions and develop a written paper that utilizes the content of the book as it applies to classroom settings, students, and adult personalities in society.

Write a two or three-page final application paper regarding your experience and understanding of the book Boys and Girls Learn Differently. The essay should be in an area of interest that is relevant to your teaching and life experience. Write about your own teaching experience and how you will apply the information in the book to your methodology or classroom. Alternative options to the final essay could be a classroom activity, a lesson plan or unit-plan.

Total assignments include:

1. Chapter Reviews
2. Final Application Essay (or alternative assignment)
3. Research Article Review