Girls & Boys : Equal but Different

The course agenda will include:

Nature and Nurture

Considering the forces of Biology and Social Construct in terms of the child development of Girls and Boys

Style and Substance

How girls and boys best learn considering the issues of reading, speaking and listening, physical manipulation and spatial awareness skills

SEN and Girls and Boys

Considering the possible reasons for the differences in rates of behaviour and learning difficulties including ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia in Girls and Boys

Emotional Intelligence

Looking at the differences in attitudes, thoughts, emotions in terms of academic, behavioural and socialisation areas

Transition

Looking at how best to prepare girls and boys in terms of study skills for transition to secondary school and for those teenage years

Working with Mums and Dads of Girls and Boys

Effective communication with parents in terms within a range of school related issues including academic expectations, bullying, homework, sports and friendship groups

Developing Resilience in Girls and Boys

How to maintain and develop the confidence and self esteem of boys and girls both of themselves and of the understanding of each other

The course will consider the following issues:

• The Latest Research on child development

• Strategies for teaching and learning of girls and boys

• Anecdotes, Stories and Case Studies

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