Foreword Acknowledgements About the Author Introduction Substantiating Research How the Book Is Structured Learning Objectives Part I: Sex and Gender Differences in the Classroom
1. Brain Basics Are Brains Gendered?
Anatomy of the Brain Sex Differences in Brain Function Cognitive Skills
2. Sensory Differences Vision Hearing Touch Learning Modalities Sensory Systems and Learning
3. Physical Differences Activity Levels Gross Motor Development v. Fine Motor Development Targeting Handedness and Dexterity Growth Patterns Physical Differences and Learning
4. Cognitive Differences Verbal and Language Skills Practice the Skills Necessary for the SAT and Other Standardized Tests Spatial Abilities Learning Modalities Strategy Development Cognitive Differences and Learning Part II: Societal and Biological Influences
5. ADHD and Learning Disabilities Attention – ADHD Medication The “At-Risk” Student Attentional and Learning Problems
6. Social and Emotional Differences The Brain and Emotions Emotional Vocabulary Aggression and Bullying Competition and Cooperation Puberty Alcohol and Drugs Social Influence on School School and Masculinity Learning Applications Emotions and Learning
7. Students With Other Risks Teachers Culture Adults Boys With Cultural, Linguistic, or Socioeconomic Differences and School Part III: Strategies and Resources for Teaching the Male Brain
8. Classroom Management Strategies Home Influence Discipline Technology Classroom Management and Learning
9. Content-Specific Suggestions English/Language Arts Mathematics History/Social Studies Science Foreign Languages Fine Arts, Music, and Drama Computer Skills Individual Disciplines and Learning
10. Effective Teaching Differentiated Instruction Multiple Intelligences Learning Modalities Unit Design Empowering Boys as Learners Test-Taking Strategies Final Words
11. Resources and Other Helps Books of Interest Rubrics Learning style Assessments Resources References Index