Episode 11 Teaching Boys

About this episode

Beth and Sunny discuss the dynamics of teaching boys, sharing personal experiences and strategies for effective classroom management.

In this conversation, Beth and Sunny discuss their pits and peaks of the last month, the beginning of term 3 and the dynamics of teaching boys in a classroom setting. They explore personal experiences, the wins and challenges of managing a classroom with a majority of boys, and the importance of understanding adolescent brain development. The discussion also touches on strategies for engaging boys in literature and the role of teachers as role models. The conversation concludes with reflections on the insights gained and future strategies for effective teaching. At Pedagogy to Practice, we deeply respect and affirm all gender identities, and we’re committed to inclusive conversations that recognise the diversity of learners in every classroom. While we might talk about trends or patterns across genders, we know that every student is unique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Beth Cain, Sunny Green

Topics covered

• teaching boys
• classroom dynamics
• adolescent brain development
• literature engagement
• teacher role models

Keywords

• teaching boys
• classroom management
• adolescent development
• literature
• role models

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Organizations: Pedagogy to Practice

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